Best Schools in Highsmiths, NC
Highsmiths, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,038 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Highsmiths exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highsmiths, NC
The top high schools in Highsmiths, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cape Fear High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1529 Students
2. Lakewood High
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Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 479 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highsmiths, NC
The top middle schools in Highsmiths, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mac Williams Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
2. Roseboro-salemburg Middle
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Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highsmiths, NC
The top elementary schools in Highsmiths, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaver Dam Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 86 Students
2. Roseboro Elementary
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Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highsmiths, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highsmiths, NC has a total population of 713 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highsmiths, 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 Highsmiths, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highsmiths, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highsmiths, 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 Highsmiths, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highsmiths, NC
How many schools are in Highsmiths, NC?
Highsmiths, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,038 students in total.
How do schools in Highsmiths perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Highsmiths score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Highsmiths exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highsmiths?
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: 42%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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