Best Schools in Rico, NC
Rico, NC has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 956 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Rico meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rico, NC
The top high schools in Rico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Columbus Junior-senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 594 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rico, NC
The top elementary schools in Rico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hallsboro-artesia Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rico, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rico, NC has a total population of 52 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rico, 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 Rico, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
76.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
73.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rico, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rico, 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 Rico, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rico, NC
How many schools are in Rico, NC?
Rico, NC has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 956 students in total.
How do schools in Rico perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Rico score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Rico meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rico?
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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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations