Best Schools in Pekin, NC
Pekin, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,240 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Pekin underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pekin, NC
The top high schools in Pekin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montgomery Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pekin, NC
The top middle schools in Pekin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
2. East Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pekin, NC
The top elementary schools in Pekin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Candor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
2. Mount Gilead Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pekin, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pekin, NC has a total population of 176 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pekin, 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 Pekin, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pekin, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pekin, 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 Pekin, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pekin, NC
How many schools are in Pekin, NC?
Pekin, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,240 students in total.
How do schools in Pekin perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Pekin score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Pekin underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pekin?
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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