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Best Schools in Roaring River, NC
Roaring River, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,071 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Roaring River don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Roaring River, NC
The top high schools in Roaring River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
2. Wilkes Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
Best Middle Schools in Roaring River, NC
The top middle schools in Roaring River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Central Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Roaring River, NC
The top elementary schools in Roaring River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roaring River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
2. Traphill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 77 Students
3. Ronda-clingman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
4. C C Wright Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Roaring River, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Roaring River, NC has a total population of 2,626 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Roaring River, 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 Roaring River, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Roaring River, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Roaring River, 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 Roaring River, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Roaring River, NC
How many schools are in Roaring River, NC?
Roaring River, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,071 students in total.
How do schools in Roaring River perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Roaring River score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Roaring River don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Roaring River?
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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Every school in Roaring River
1 of 1 schools in Roaring River carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Roaring River. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.