Best Schools in Pelham, NC
Pelham, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,465 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Pelham meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pelham, NC
The top high schools in Pelham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockingham County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 882 Students
2. Bartlett Yancey High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caswell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 679 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pelham, NC
The top middle schools in Pelham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockingham County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
2. N L Dillard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caswell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pelham, NC
The top elementary schools in Pelham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
2. North Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caswell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pelham, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pelham, NC has a total population of 2,326 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pelham, 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 Pelham, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pelham, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pelham, 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 Pelham, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pelham, NC
How many schools are in Pelham, NC?
Pelham, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,465 students in total.
How do schools in Pelham perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Pelham score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Pelham meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pelham?
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: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations