Best Schools in Handy, NC
Handy, NC has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,746 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Handy underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Handy, NC
The top high schools in Handy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Davidson Middle And High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 670 Students
2. Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph County School System • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 475 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Handy, NC
The top elementary schools in Handy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Denton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
2. Farmer Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph County School System • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Handy, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Handy, NC has a total population of 490 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Handy, 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 Handy, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Handy, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Handy, 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 Handy, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Handy, NC
How many schools are in Handy, NC?
Handy, NC has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,746 students in total.
How do schools in Handy perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Handy score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Handy underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Handy?
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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