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Best Schools in Cornelius, NC
Cornelius, NC has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,025 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Cornelius meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cornelius, NC
The top high schools in Cornelius, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Amos Hough High
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2518 Students
2. Lake Norman High
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cornelius, NC
The top middle schools in Cornelius, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bailey Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1326 Students
2. Woodland Heights Middle
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cornelius, NC
The top elementary schools in Cornelius, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Davidson K-8 School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1171 Students
2. Woodland Heights Elementary
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
3. J.v. Washam Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 810 Students
4. Cornelius Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
5. Lakeside Charter Academy
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Lakeside Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 235 Students
6. Grace Covenant Academy
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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
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 Cornelius, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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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 Cornelius, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cornelius, NC
How many schools are in Cornelius, NC?
Cornelius, NC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,025 students in total.
How do schools in Cornelius perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Cornelius score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Cornelius meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cornelius?
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: 74%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Cornelius
5 of 5 schools in Cornelius carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Cornelius. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.