Best Schools in Ararat, NC
Ararat, NC has a total of 11 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 3,930 students attend Ararat, NC schools. On average, schools in Ararat score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ararat greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Ararat, NC
Ararat, NC has 2 high schools with 880 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 Ararat score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ararat greatly exceed expectations.
1. Surry Early College
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 298 Students
2. Mount Airy High
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Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ararat, NC
Ararat, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,353 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 Ararat score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ararat greatly exceed expectations.
1. Central Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
2. Pilot Mountain Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
3. Mount Airy Middle
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Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ararat, NC
Ararat, NC has 6 elementary schools with 1,697 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 Ararat score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ararat greatly exceed expectations.
1. Shoals Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. Copeland Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
3. Mountain Park Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
4. Pilot Mountain Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
5. Rockford Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
6. Jones Intermediate
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Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 343 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ararat, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ararat, NC has a total population of 2,305 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ararat, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ararat, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ararat, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ararat, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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