Best Schools in Pala Alto, NC
Pala Alto, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,111 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Pala Alto meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pala Alto, NC
The top high schools in Pala Alto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students
2. White Oak High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pala Alto, NC
The top middle schools in Pala Alto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hunters Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pala Alto, NC
The top elementary schools in Pala Alto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
2. Maysville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
3. Silverdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pala Alto, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pala Alto, NC has a total population of 829 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pala Alto, 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 Pala Alto, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pala Alto, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pala Alto, 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 Pala Alto, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pala Alto, NC
How many schools are in Pala Alto, NC?
Pala Alto, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,111 students in total.
How do schools in Pala Alto perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Pala Alto score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Pala Alto meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pala Alto?
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 Pala Alto, NC
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations