Best Schools in Elkin, NC
Elkin, NC has a total of 19 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 5,827 students attend Elkin, NC schools. On average, schools in Elkin score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Elkin greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students
2. Surry Early College
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 298 Students
3. Elkin High
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
4. North Wilkes High School
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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
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Elkin Middle
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
3. Central Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
4. North Wilkes Middle School
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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
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
2. Copeland Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
3. Mountain Park Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
4. Dobson Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
5. Elkin Elementary
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
6. Ronda-clingman Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
7. Rockford Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
8. Traphill Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 77 Students
9. Jonesville Elementary
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
10. Appalachian State Univ Academy At Elkin
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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
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 Elkin, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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