Best Schools in Center, NC
Center, NC has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,206 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Center don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Center, NC
The top high schools in Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yadkin Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 208 Students
2. Davie County High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1770 Students
3. Forbush High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 794 Students
4. Starmount High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 562 Students
Best Middle Schools in Center, NC
The top middle schools in Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Davie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 439 Students
2. Forbush Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
3. South Davie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
4. Starmount Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Center, NC
The top elementary schools in Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William R Davie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
2. Mocksville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
3. Cooleemee Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
4. West Yadkin Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
5. Yadkinville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Center, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Center, NC has a total population of 1,195 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Center, 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 Center, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Center, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Center, 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 Center, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Center, NC
How many schools are in Center, NC?
Center, NC has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,206 students in total.
How do schools in Center perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Center score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Center don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Center?
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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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations