Best Schools in Dennis, NC
Dennis, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,520 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Dennis don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dennis, NC
The top high schools in Dennis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walkertown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
2. North Forsyth High
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Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1062 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dennis, NC
The top middle schools in Dennis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walkertown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students
2. Northwest Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
3. Mineral Springs Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dennis, NC
The top elementary schools in Dennis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Hall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
2. Walkertown Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
3. Ibraham Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dennis, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dennis, NC has a total population of 539 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dennis, 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 Dennis, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dennis, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dennis, 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 Dennis, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dennis, NC
How many schools are in Dennis, NC?
Dennis, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,520 students in total.
How do schools in Dennis perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Dennis score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Dennis don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dennis?
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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