Best High Schools in Midland, NC

High schools
5
Students
7,074
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Midland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hickory Ridge High

B+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1720 Students

2. West Stanly High

B+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 762 Students

3. Piedmont High

B

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

4. Independence High School

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2022 Students

5. Central Cabarrus High

C-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students

Best Middle Schools in Midland, NC

Middle schools
5
Students
4,050
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Midland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hickory Ridge Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students

2. West Stanly Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students

3. Piedmont Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students

4. C C Griffin Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 959 Students

5. Northeast Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Midland, NC

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,904
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Midland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students

2. Bethel Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students

3. Stanfield Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

4. Clear Creek Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Midland, NC

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

Community Factors

Midland, NC has a total population of 9,440 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Midland, NC

13,028

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Midland, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

9.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Midland, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,461 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Midland, NC

How many schools are in Midland, NC?

Midland, NC has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 13,028 students in total.

How do schools in Midland perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Midland score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Midland greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Midland?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Midland, NC

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Flows Store, NC

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Stanfield, NC

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Georgeville, NC

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Locust, NC

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Harrisburg, NC

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mint Hill, NC

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Red Cross, NC

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hemby Bridge, NC

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Concord, NC

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
New Salem, NC

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Midland

Average SchoolGrade
A
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
74%
Avg projected
49%

1 of 1 schools in Midland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Midland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)