Best Schools in Laurel Springs, NC
Laurel Springs, NC has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,705 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Laurel Springs meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laurel Springs, NC
The top high schools in Laurel Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
2. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
3. Alleghany High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
4. Ashe County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laurel Springs, NC
The top middle schools in Laurel Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. North Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
3. West Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laurel Springs, NC
The top elementary schools in Laurel Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mulberry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Millers Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
3. Piney Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
4. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
5. Mountain View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
6. Sparta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 558 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laurel Springs, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laurel Springs, NC has a total population of 1,327 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laurel Springs, 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 Laurel Springs, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laurel Springs, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laurel Springs, 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 Laurel Springs, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laurel Springs, NC
How many schools are in Laurel Springs, NC?
Laurel Springs, NC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,705 students in total.
How do schools in Laurel Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Laurel Springs score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Laurel Springs meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laurel Springs?
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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