Best High Schools in Lowell, NC

Lowell, NC has 3 high schools with 2,145 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 Lowell score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lowell greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gaston Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students

2. Stuart W Cramer High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lowell, NC

Lowell, NC has 2 middle schools with 1,447 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 Lowell score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lowell greatly exceed expectations.

1. Stanley Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

2. Holbrook Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lowell, NC

Lowell, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,437 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 Lowell score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lowell exceed expectations.

1. North Belmont Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Lowell Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students

3. Mcadenville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students

4. Gardner Park Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lowell, NC

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

Community Factors

Lowell, NC has a total population of 3,806 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lowell, NC

5,029

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lowell, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

60.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

54.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lowell, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,977 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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