Best High Schools in Elkin, NC

Elkin, NC has 4 high schools with 1,579 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 Elkin score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Elkin greatly exceed expectations.

1. Wilkes Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. North Wilkes High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students

Best Middle Schools in Elkin, NC

Elkin, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,536 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 Elkin score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Elkin greatly exceed expectations.

1. East Wilkes Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. North Wilkes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Elkin, NC

Elkin, NC has 10 elementary schools with 2,712 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 Elkin score 55% 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 Elkin greatly exceed expectations.

1. C B Eller Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 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. Ronda-clingman Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students

7. 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

8. Traphill Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 77 Students

9. Jonesville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students

10. Appalachian State Univ Academy At Elkin

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Appalachian State Univ Academy At Elkin • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 90 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Elkin, NC

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

Community Factors

Elkin, NC has a total population of 9,577 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Elkin, NC

5,827

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elkin, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

25.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elkin, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • 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: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations