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

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 298 Students

2. Mount Airy High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students

2. Pilot Mountain Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students

3. Mount Airy Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students

2. Copeland Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students

3. Mountain Park Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students

4. Pilot Mountain Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students

5. Rockford Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students

6. Jones Intermediate

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3,930

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

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

C+

14.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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