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Best Schools in Colfax, NC
Colfax, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,735 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Colfax greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colfax, NC
The top high schools in Colfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Guilford High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
2. Southwest Guilford High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1662 Students
3. High Point Central High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colfax, NC
The top middle schools in Colfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
2. Southwest Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1101 Students
3. Ferndale Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colfax, NC
The top elementary schools in Colfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Ridge Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
2. Southwest Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 806 Students
3. Colfax Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
4. Shadybrook Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colfax, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colfax, NC has a total population of 5,043 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colfax, 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 Colfax, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colfax, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colfax, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Colfax, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colfax, NC
How many schools are in Colfax, NC?
Colfax, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,735 students in total.
How do schools in Colfax perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Colfax score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Colfax greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colfax?
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: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Colfax
1 of 1 schools in Colfax carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Colfax. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.