Best High Schools in Ferguson, NC

Ferguson, NC has 4 high schools with 1,770 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 Ferguson score 68% 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 Ferguson 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. 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. Watauga Innovation Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

4. Hibriten High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ferguson, NC

Ferguson, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,278 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 Ferguson score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ferguson greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Wilkes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

2. Central Wilkes Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ferguson, NC

Ferguson, NC has 2 elementary schools with 362 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 Ferguson score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ferguson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Blowing Rock Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students

2. Mount Pleasant Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

3. Parkway Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 647 Students

4. Boomer-ferguson Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 128 Students

5. Kings Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ferguson, NC

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

Community Factors

Ferguson, NC has a total population of 1,474 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 66%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ferguson, NC

4,410

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

66%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

6%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ferguson, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

23.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ferguson, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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