Best High Schools in Cornelius, NC

Cornelius, NC has 2 high schools with 4,504 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 Cornelius score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cornelius greatly exceed expectations.

1. William Amos Hough High

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2518 Students

2. Lake Norman High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cornelius, NC

Cornelius, NC has 2 middle schools with 1,965 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 Cornelius score 84% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cornelius greatly exceed expectations.

1. The Brawley School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students

2. Bailey Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1326 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cornelius, NC

Cornelius, NC has 6 elementary schools with 3,653 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 Cornelius score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cornelius meet expectations.

1. Woodland Heights Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students

2. Davidson K-8 School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1171 Students

3. Cornelius Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students

4. J.v. Washam Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students

5. Lakeside Charter Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lakeside Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 235 Students

6. Grace Covenant Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Grace Covenant Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cornelius, NC

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

Community Factors

Cornelius, NC has a total population of 31,713 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cornelius, NC

10,122

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cornelius, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.29 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cornelius, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,462 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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