Best High Schools in Dobson, NC

Dobson, NC has 4 high schools with 1,928 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 Dobson score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dobson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Surry Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 298 Students

2. Elkin High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students

3. Surry Central High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students

4. Starmount High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 562 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dobson, NC

Dobson, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,842 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 Dobson score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dobson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Elkin Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students

2. Central Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students

3. Pilot Mountain Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students

4. J Sam Gentry Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 363 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dobson, NC

Dobson, NC has 8 elementary schools with 2,410 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 Dobson score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dobson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Shoals Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students

2. Copeland Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students

3. Mountain Park Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students

4. Dobson Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students

5. Elkin Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students

6. Rockford Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students

7. Cedar Ridge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students

8. Salem Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 118 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dobson, NC

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

Community Factors

Dobson, NC has a total population of 7,893 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dobson, NC

6,264

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dobson, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

18.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dobson, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations