Best Schools in Denver, NC
Denver, NC has a total of 25 schools including 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 20,126 students attend Denver, NC schools. On average, schools in Denver score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Denver greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
2. William Amos Hough High
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2518 Students
3. North Lincoln High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
4. Lake Norman High
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1986 Students
5. East Lincoln High
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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
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1326 Students
2. North Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
3. East Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
4. Woodland Heights Middle
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
5. Mill Creek Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
6. Maiden Middle School
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students
7. Francis Bradley Middle
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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
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
2. Rock Springs Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
3. Catawba Springs Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
4. Sherrills Ford Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students
5. St James Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
6. Cornelius Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
7. Balls Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
8. Pumpkin Center Intermediate
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
9. West Lake Preparatory Academy
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West Lake Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 428 Students
10. Charles H Tuttle Elementary
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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
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 Denver, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Denver, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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