Best High Schools in Lenoir, NC

Lenoir, NC has 5 high schools with 2,385 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lenoir score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lenoir exceed expectations.

1. Burke Middle College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students

2. Caldwell Early College

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students

3. Watauga Innovation Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

4. Hibriten High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students

5. West Caldwell High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lenoir, NC

Lenoir, NC has 11 middle schools with 4,696 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lenoir score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lenoir exceed expectations.

1. Heritage Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students

2. Hudson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students

3. William Lenoir Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students

4. Table Rock Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students

5. Granite Falls Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students

6. Gamewell Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students

7. Walter R Johnson Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lenoir, NC

Lenoir, NC has 13 elementary schools with 4,703 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lenoir score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lenoir meet expectations.

1. Blowing Rock Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students

2. Collettsville School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students

3. Baton Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

4. Hudson Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students

5. Drexel Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

6. Kings Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students

7. Lower Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students

8. Happy Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students

9. Oak Hill Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

10. Dudley Shoals Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lenoir, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lenoir, NC has a total population of 34,430 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lenoir, NC

11,784

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lenoir, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.61 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lenoir, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lenoir, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,702 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lenoir, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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