Best High Schools in Denver, NC

Denver, NC has 6 high schools with 7,197 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 Denver score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Denver greatly exceed expectations.

1. Challenger Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students

2. 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

3. North Lincoln High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students

4. 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

5. East Lincoln High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students

Best Middle Schools in Denver, NC

Denver, NC has 7 middle schools with 5,269 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 Denver score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Denver greatly exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. North Lincoln Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students

3. East Lincoln Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students

4. Woodland Heights Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students

5. Mill Creek Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students

6. Maiden Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students

7. Francis Bradley Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Denver, NC

Denver, NC has 11 elementary schools with 5,397 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 Denver score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Denver greatly exceed 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. Rock Springs Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students

3. Catawba Springs Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students

4. Sherrills Ford Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students

5. St James Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students

6. 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

7. Balls Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students

8. Pumpkin Center Intermediate

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students

9. West Lake Preparatory Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Lake Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 428 Students

10. Charles H Tuttle Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 412 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Denver, NC

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

Community Factors

Denver, NC has a total population of 26,141 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Denver, NC

20,126

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Denver, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denver, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,268 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Denver, NC

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Machpelah, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Iron Station, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Terrell, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sherrills Ford, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cornelius, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Alexis, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Longisland, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Maiden, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mooresville, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations