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Best Schools in Harrisburg, NC
Harrisburg, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 19,539 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Harrisburg greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harrisburg, NC
The top high schools in Harrisburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Ridge High
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1720 Students
2. Jay M Robinson High
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
3. Rocky River High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
4. Julius L. Chambers High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2224 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harrisburg, NC
The top middle schools in Harrisburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Ridge Middle
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
2. Roberta Road Middle
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
3. C C Griffin Middle
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 959 Students
4. Northridge Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1088 Students
5. Northeast Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
6. James Martin Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 714 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harrisburg, NC
The top elementary schools in Harrisburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Ridge Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1042 Students
2. Harrisburg Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 774 Students
3. Bethel Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
4. Pitts School Road Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 844 Students
5. Patriots Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 901 Students
6. Clear Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
7. Reedy Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1007 Students
8. Carl A Furr Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 822 Students
9. Stoney Creek Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 743 Students
10. A.c.e. Academy
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A.c.e. Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 419 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harrisburg, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harrisburg, NC has a total population of 24,438 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harrisburg, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harrisburg, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harrisburg, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harrisburg, NC
How many schools are in Harrisburg, NC?
Harrisburg, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 19,539 students in total.
How do schools in Harrisburg perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Harrisburg score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Harrisburg greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harrisburg?
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: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Harrisburg
5 of 5 schools in Harrisburg carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Harrisburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.