Best Schools in McDonald, NC
McDonald, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,113 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in McDonald meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDonald, NC
The top high schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Psrc Early College At Rcc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students
2. Fairmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 840 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDonald, NC
The top middle schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lumberton Junior
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 707 Students
2. South Robeson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
3. Fairmont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 318 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDonald, NC
The top elementary schools in McDonald, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairgrove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
2. Rosenwald Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 357 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McDonald, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McDonald, NC has a total population of 797 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McDonald, 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 McDonald, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDonald, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDonald, 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 McDonald, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McDonald, NC
How many schools are in McDonald, NC?
McDonald, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,113 students in total.
How do schools in McDonald perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in McDonald score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in McDonald meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDonald?
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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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations