Best Schools in Emerson, NC
Emerson, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,572 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Emerson underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emerson, NC
The top high schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
2. East Bladen High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
3. West Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
Best Middle Schools in Emerson, NC
The top middle schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarkton School Of Discovery
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students
2. Tabor City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Emerson, NC
The top elementary schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams Township
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 644 Students
2. Chadbourn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
3. West Columbus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 778 Students
4. Elizabethtown Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 503 Students
5. Tabor City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emerson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emerson, NC has a total population of 1,651 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emerson, 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 Emerson, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emerson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emerson, 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 Emerson, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emerson, NC
How many schools are in Emerson, NC?
Emerson, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,572 students in total.
How do schools in Emerson perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Emerson score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Emerson underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emerson?
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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