Best Schools in Ararat, NC
Ararat, NC has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,287 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Ararat meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ararat, NC
The top high schools in Ararat, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Surry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
2. Mount Airy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
3. Surry Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ararat, NC
The top middle schools in Ararat, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pilot Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
2. Mount Airy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
3. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ararat, NC
The top elementary schools in Ararat, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shoals Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. Pilot Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
3. Mountain Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
4. Rockford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
5. Copeland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
6. Jones Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 343 Students
7. Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Airy City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 392 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.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ararat, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ararat, NC
How many schools are in Ararat, NC?
Ararat, NC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,287 students in total.
How do schools in Ararat perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Ararat score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Ararat meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ararat?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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