Best High Schools in Drexel, NC

Drexel, NC has 3 high schools with 616 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 Drexel score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Drexel meet expectations.

1. Burke Middle College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students

2. Caldwell Early College

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students

3. Hallyburton Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 101 Students

Best Middle Schools in Drexel, NC

Drexel, NC has 2 middle schools with 1,034 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 Drexel score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Drexel greatly exceed expectations.

1. Heritage Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students

2. Hudson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Drexel, NC

Drexel, NC has 2 elementary schools with 806 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 Drexel score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Drexel greatly exceed expectations.

1. Baton Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

2. Drexel Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Drexel, NC

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

Community Factors

Drexel, NC has a total population of 1,982 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Drexel, NC

2,456

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Drexel, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

10.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Drexel, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,386 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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