Best Schools in Pea Ridge, NC
Pea Ridge, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,251 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Pea Ridge don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pea Ridge, NC
The top high schools in Pea Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
2. R-s Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pea Ridge, NC
The top middle schools in Pea Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
2. R-s Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pea Ridge, NC
The top elementary schools in Pea Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rutherfordton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
2. Sunny View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
3. Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pea Ridge, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pea Ridge, NC has a total population of 286 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pea Ridge, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pea Ridge, NC
How many schools are in Pea Ridge, NC?
Pea Ridge, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,251 students in total.
How do schools in Pea Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Pea Ridge score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Pea Ridge don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pea Ridge?
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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