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Best Schools in Cerro Gordo, NC
Cerro Gordo, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,718 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Cerro Gordo underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cerro Gordo, NC
The top high schools in Cerro Gordo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
2. West Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cerro Gordo, NC
The top elementary schools in Cerro Gordo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams Township
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 644 Students
2. Chadbourn Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
3. West Columbus School
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
16.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Cerro Gordo, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cerro Gordo, NC
How many schools are in Cerro Gordo, NC?
Cerro Gordo, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,718 students in total.
How do schools in Cerro Gordo perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Cerro Gordo score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Cerro Gordo underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cerro Gordo?
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: 34%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Cerro Gordo
2 of 2 schools in Cerro Gordo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Cerro Gordo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.