Best High Schools in Cerro Gordo, NC

Cerro Gordo, NC has 2 high schools with 1,092 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 Cerro Gordo score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cerro Gordo exceed expectations.

1. South Columbus High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students

2. West Columbus High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cerro Gordo, NC

Cerro Gordo, NC has 2 middle schools with 957 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 Cerro Gordo score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cerro Gordo exceed expectations.

1. Tabor City Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cerro Gordo, NC

Cerro Gordo, NC has 2 elementary schools with 619 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 Cerro Gordo score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cerro Gordo don't meet expectations.

1. Tabor City Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

2. Chadbourn Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students

3. West Columbus School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 778 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cerro Gordo, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cerro Gordo, NC has a total population of 976 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cerro Gordo, NC

2,668

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cerro Gordo, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cerro Gordo, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cerro Gordo, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,979 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

16 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cerro Gordo, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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