Best High Schools in Alleghany County, NC

Alleghany County, NC has 5 high schools with 2,029 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alleghany County score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alleghany County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ashe County Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 135 Students

2. Grayson County High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students

3. Galax High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Galax City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students

4. Alleghany High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students

5. North Wilkes High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alleghany County, NC

Alleghany County, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,666 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alleghany County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alleghany County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Independence Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students

2. North Wilkes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alleghany County, NC

Alleghany County, NC has 4 elementary schools with 929 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alleghany County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alleghany County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Fairview Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 155 Students

2. Independence Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students

3. Mulberry Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

4. Piney Creek Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students

5. Glade Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students

6. Traphill Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 77 Students

7. Sparta Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 558 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alleghany County, NC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Alleghany County, NC has a total population of 10,888 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alleghany County, NC

4,624

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alleghany County, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

28.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alleghany County, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alleghany County, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

998 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Alleghany County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Alleghany County, NC

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Grayson County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Galax City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wilkes County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ashe County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Surry County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wythe County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Smyth County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Watauga County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations