Best Schools in Kelly, NC
Kelly, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,966 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Kelly underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kelly, NC
The top high schools in Kelly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Bladen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
2. Pender High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kelly, NC
The top middle schools in Kelly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarkton School Of Discovery
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students
2. West Pender Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
3. Elizabethtown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kelly, NC
The top elementary schools in Kelly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malpass Corner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
2. Elizabethtown Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 503 Students
3. East Arcadia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 50 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kelly, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kelly, NC has a total population of 876 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kelly, 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 Kelly, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kelly, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kelly, 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 Kelly, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kelly, NC
How many schools are in Kelly, NC?
Kelly, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,966 students in total.
How do schools in Kelly perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Kelly score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Kelly underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kelly?
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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