Best Schools in Garland, NC
Garland, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,022 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Garland don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garland, NC
The top high schools in Garland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
2. Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
3. East Bladen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garland, NC
The top middle schools in Garland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
2. Roseboro-salemburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
3. Elizabethtown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garland, NC
The top elementary schools in Garland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roseboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
2. Bladen Lakes Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
3. Union Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students
4. Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 474 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garland, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garland, NC has a total population of 2,320 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garland, 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 Garland, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garland, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garland, 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 Garland, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garland, NC
How many schools are in Garland, NC?
Garland, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,022 students in total.
How do schools in Garland perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Garland score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Garland don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garland?
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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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations