Best Schools in Sawmills, NC
Sawmills, NC has 7 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,370 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Sawmills greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sawmills, NC
The top high schools in Sawmills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Caldwell High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sawmills, NC
The top middle schools in Sawmills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granite Falls Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
2. Hudson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sawmills, NC
The top elementary schools in Sawmills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granite Falls Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
2. Baton Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
3. Hudson Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
4. Sawmills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sawmills, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sawmills, NC has a total population of 5,535 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sawmills, 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 Sawmills, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sawmills, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sawmills, 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 Sawmills, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sawmills, NC
How many schools are in Sawmills, NC?
Sawmills, NC has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,370 students in total.
How do schools in Sawmills perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Sawmills score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Sawmills greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sawmills?
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: 56%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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