Best Schools in Harris, NC
Harris, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,001 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Harris don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harris, NC
The top high schools in Harris, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chase High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
2. Polk County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harris, NC
The top middle schools in Harris, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
2. Chase Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harris, NC
The top elementary schools in Harris, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
2. Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harris, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harris, NC has a total population of 779 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harris, 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 Harris, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harris, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harris, 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 Harris, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harris, NC
How many schools are in Harris, NC?
Harris, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,001 students in total.
How do schools in Harris perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Harris score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Harris don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harris?
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: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations