Best Schools in Cayton, NC
Cayton, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,520 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Cayton underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cayton, NC
The top high schools in Cayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
2. West Craven High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cayton, NC
The top middle schools in Cayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Craven Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cayton, NC
The top elementary schools in Cayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. S W Snowden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaufort County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 190 Students
2. Bridgeton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cayton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cayton, NC has a total population of 207 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cayton, 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 Cayton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cayton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cayton, 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 Cayton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cayton, NC
How many schools are in Cayton, NC?
Cayton, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,520 students in total.
How do schools in Cayton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Cayton score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Cayton underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cayton?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations