Best Schools in Granite Falls, NC
Granite Falls, NC has a total of 18 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 9,799 students attend Granite Falls, NC schools. On average, schools in Granite Falls score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Granite Falls meet expectations.
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
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Caldwell Early College
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
3. Saint Stephens High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. Hickory High
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
5. South Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
6. Gateway School
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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
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
2. Heritage Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
3. Hudson Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
4. Granite Falls Middle
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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
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
2. Bethlehem Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
3. Baton Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
4. Drexel Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
5. Valdese Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
6. Ray Childers Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
7. Dudley Shoals Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
8. Sawmills Elementary
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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
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 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
14.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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