Best Schools in Kings Grant, NC
Kings Grant, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 7,182 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Kings Grant underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kings Grant, NC
The top high schools in Kings Grant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emsley A Laney High
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
2. New Hanover High
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kings Grant, NC
The top middle schools in Kings Grant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Shelter Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
2. Emma B Trask Middle
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kings Grant, NC
The top elementary schools in Kings Grant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John J Blair Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
2. Wrightsboro Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kings Grant, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kings Grant, NC has a total population of 8,466 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kings Grant, 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 Kings Grant, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kings Grant, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kings Grant, 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 Kings Grant, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kings Grant, NC
How many schools are in Kings Grant, NC?
Kings Grant, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 7,182 students in total.
How do schools in Kings Grant perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Kings Grant score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Kings Grant underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kings Grant?
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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