Best Schools in Catawba County, NC
Catawba County, NC has a total of 51 schools including 14 high schools, 8 middle schools and 27 elementary schools. A total of 23,473 students attend Catawba County, NC schools. On average, schools in Catawba County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Catawba County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Catawba County, NC
Catawba County, NC has 14 high schools with 7,836 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 Catawba County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Catawba County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Challenger Early College High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
2. Discovery High School
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Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
3. Bandys High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
4. Fred T Foard High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
5. Saint Stephens High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
6. Maiden High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
7. Bunker Hill High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
8. Hickory High
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
9. Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
10. Newton-conover High
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Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in Catawba County, NC
Catawba County, NC has 8 middle schools with 3,862 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 Catawba County score 54% 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 Catawba County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jacobs Fork Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Mill Creek Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
3. Maiden Middle School
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students
4. Northview Middle
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 480 Students
5. Harry M Arndt Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students
6. Newton-conover Middle
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Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
7. River Bend Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
8. Grandview Middle
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Catawba County, NC
Catawba County, NC has 27 elementary schools with 11,687 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 Catawba County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Catawba County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Sherrills Ford Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students
2. Mountain View Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 686 Students
3. Snow Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 589 Students
4. Shuford Elementary
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Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
5. Clyde Campbell Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
6. Balls Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
7. Oakwood Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
8. W M Jenkins Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students
9. Startown Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
10. Banoak Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Catawba County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Catawba County, NC has a total population of 160,610 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Catawba County, 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 Catawba County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Catawba County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Catawba County, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Catawba County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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