Best Schools in High Shoals, NC
High Shoals, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,889 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in High Shoals don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in High Shoals, NC
The top high schools in High Shoals, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
Best Middle Schools in High Shoals, NC
The top middle schools in High Shoals, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W C Friday Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in High Shoals, NC
The top elementary schools in High Shoals, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Costner Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
2. Kiser Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
3. Springfield Primary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 336 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in High Shoals, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
High Shoals, NC has a total population of 624 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in High Shoals, 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 High Shoals, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in High Shoals, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for High Shoals, NC.
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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 High Shoals, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in High Shoals, NC
How many schools are in High Shoals, NC?
High Shoals, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,889 students in total.
How do schools in High Shoals perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in High Shoals score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in High Shoals don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in High Shoals?
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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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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