Best Schools in Linwood, NC
Linwood, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,728 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Linwood underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Linwood, NC
The top high schools in Linwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Davidson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
2. Central Davidson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 900 Students
3. North Rowan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students
Best Middle Schools in Linwood, NC
The top middle schools in Linwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Davidson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
2. Tyro Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
3. North Rowan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Linwood, NC
The top elementary schools in Linwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
2. Tyro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
3. Churchland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
4. Dole Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Linwood, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Linwood, NC has a total population of 6,248 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Linwood, 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 Linwood, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Linwood, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Linwood, 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 Linwood, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Linwood, NC
How many schools are in Linwood, NC?
Linwood, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,728 students in total.
How do schools in Linwood perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Linwood score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Linwood underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Linwood?
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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