Best Schools in Dortches, NC
Dortches, NC has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,886 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Dortches greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dortches, NC
The top high schools in Dortches, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Nash High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1059 Students
2. Rocky Mount High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
3. Southwest Edgecombe High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
4. North Edgecombe High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dortches, NC
The top middle schools in Dortches, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Phillips Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
3. West Edgecombe Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 314 Students
4. Rocky Mount Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dortches, NC
The top elementary schools in Dortches, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
2. M B Hubbard Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
3. Benvenue Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
4. G W Bulluck Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
5. Coker-wimberly Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dortches, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dortches, NC has a total population of 1,806 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dortches, 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 Dortches, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dortches, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dortches, 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 Dortches, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dortches, NC
How many schools are in Dortches, NC?
Dortches, NC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,886 students in total.
How do schools in Dortches perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Dortches score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Dortches greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dortches?
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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