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Best Schools in Pinnacle, NC
Pinnacle, NC has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,846 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Pinnacle meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pinnacle, NC
The top high schools in Pinnacle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
2. West Stokes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 785 Students
3. East Surry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
4. North Stokes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students
5. Surry Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pinnacle, NC
The top middle schools in Pinnacle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pilot Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
2. Piney Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
3. Chestnut Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
4. Elkin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
5. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pinnacle, NC
The top elementary schools in Pinnacle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shoals Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. Pinnacle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 156 Students
3. Pilot Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
4. Nancy Reynolds Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 121 Students
5. Copeland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
6. Elkin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
7. King Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pinnacle, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pinnacle, NC has a total population of 5,902 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pinnacle, 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 Pinnacle, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pinnacle, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pinnacle, 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 Pinnacle, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pinnacle, NC
How many schools are in Pinnacle, NC?
Pinnacle, NC has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,846 students in total.
How do schools in Pinnacle perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Pinnacle score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Pinnacle meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pinnacle?
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: 62%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Pinnacle
2 of 2 schools in Pinnacle carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Pinnacle. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.