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Best Schools in Bailey, NC
Bailey, NC has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,992 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Bailey greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bailey, NC
The top high schools in Bailey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Nash High
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Actual Test Scores
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
2. James Hunt High
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bailey, NC
The top middle schools in Bailey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Southern Nash Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
3. Forest Hills Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bailey, NC
The top elementary schools in Bailey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Ridge Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
2. Bailey Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
3. Middlesex Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
4. John W Jones Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bailey, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bailey, NC has a total population of 6,690 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bailey, 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 Bailey, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bailey, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bailey, 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 Bailey, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bailey, NC
How many schools are in Bailey, NC?
Bailey, NC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,992 students in total.
How do schools in Bailey perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Bailey score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Bailey greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bailey?
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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Every school in Bailey
2 of 2 schools in Bailey carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Bailey. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.