Best High Schools in Granite Falls, NC

Granite Falls, NC has 6 high schools with 4,169 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 Granite Falls score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Granite Falls don't meet expectations.

1. Burke Middle College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 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. Saint Stephens High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

4. Hickory High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students

5. South Caldwell High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students

6. Gateway School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students

Best Middle Schools in Granite Falls, NC

Granite Falls, NC has 4 middle schools with 2,038 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 Granite Falls score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Granite Falls exceed expectations.

1. West Alexander Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students

2. Heritage Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students

3. Hudson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students

4. Granite Falls Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Granite Falls, NC

Granite Falls, NC has 8 elementary schools with 3,592 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 Granite Falls score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Granite Falls exceed expectations.

1. Granite Falls Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students

2. Bethlehem Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students

3. Baton Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

4. Drexel Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

5. Valdese Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

6. Ray Childers Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students

7. Dudley Shoals Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

8. Sawmills Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Granite Falls, NC

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

Community Factors

Granite Falls, NC has a total population of 16,767 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Granite Falls, NC

9,799

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Granite Falls, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

14.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.02 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Granite Falls, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,022 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Granite Falls, NC

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Rutherford College, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sawmills, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rhodhiss, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hudson, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Long View, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hildebran, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cajahs Mountain, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hickory, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Connelly Springs, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
St. Stephens, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations