Best Schools in Dickerson, NC
Dickerson, NC has 7 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,222 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Dickerson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dickerson, NC
The top high schools in Dickerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granville Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
2. J. F. Webb High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
3. Vance County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 958 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickerson, NC
The top middle schools in Dickerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vance County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
2. Northern Granville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickerson, NC
The top elementary schools in Dickerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C. G. Credle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
2. Dabney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vance County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickerson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickerson, NC has a total population of 328 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickerson, 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 Dickerson, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickerson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickerson, 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 Dickerson, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dickerson, NC
How many schools are in Dickerson, NC?
Dickerson, NC has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,222 students in total.
How do schools in Dickerson perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Dickerson score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Dickerson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dickerson?
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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- Projected: 30%
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