Best Schools in New Salem, NC
New Salem, NC has a total of 5 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 1 elementary schools. A total of 2,319 students attend New Salem, NC schools. On average, schools in New Salem score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Salem greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in New Salem, NC
New Salem, NC has 2 high schools with 491 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 New Salem score 91% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Salem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Stanly Early College High
SchoolGrade
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 188 Students
2. Union County Early College
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 303 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Salem, NC
New Salem, NC has 2 middle schools with 1,587 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 New Salem score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Salem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Piedmont Middle
SchoolGrade
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
2. West Stanly Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Salem, NC
New Salem, NC has 1 elementary schools with 241 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 New Salem score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Salem exceed expectations.
1. New Salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Salem, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Salem, NC has a total population of 1,128 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Salem, 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 New Salem, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Salem, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Salem, 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 New Salem, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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