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Best Schools in Granite Falls, NC
Granite Falls, NC has 21 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,529 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Granite Falls meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Granite Falls, NC
The top high schools in Granite Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jimmy C Draughn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
2. East Burke High
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Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
3. South Caldwell High
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
4. Alexander Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
5. Hibriten High
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
6. Gateway School
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students
Best Middle Schools in Granite Falls, NC
The top middle schools in Granite Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Alexander Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
2. Heritage Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
3. Granite Falls Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
4. William Lenoir Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
5. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
6. Hudson Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Granite Falls, NC
The top elementary schools in Granite Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethlehem Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
2. Granite Falls Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
3. Ray Childers Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
4. Baton Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
5. Hudson Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
6. Valdese Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
7. Drexel Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
8. Dudley Shoals Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
9. 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.
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 Granite Falls, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Granite Falls, NC
How many schools are in Granite Falls, NC?
Granite Falls, NC has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,529 students in total.
How do schools in Granite Falls perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Granite Falls score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Granite Falls meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Granite Falls?
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: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Granite Falls
6 of 6 schools in Granite Falls carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 2F: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Granite Falls. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.