Best Schools in Northwest, NC
Northwest, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,231 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Northwest exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northwest, NC
The top high schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Brunswick High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1172 Students
2. North Brunswick High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northwest, NC
The top middle schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Town Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 500 Students
2. Leland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northwest, NC
The top elementary schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Town Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 654 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northwest, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northwest, NC has a total population of 1,988 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northwest, 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 Northwest, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwest, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwest, 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 Northwest, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northwest, NC
How many schools are in Northwest, NC?
Northwest, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,231 students in total.
How do schools in Northwest perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Northwest score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Northwest exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwest?
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: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 52%
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