Best High Schools in Spencer, NC

Spencer, NC has 2 high schools with 825 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Spencer score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Spencer don't meet expectations.

1. Rowan Co Early College

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 236 Students

2. North Rowan High

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students

Best Middle Schools in Spencer, NC

Spencer, NC has 2 middle schools with 954 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Spencer score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Spencer meet expectations.

1. North Rowan Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students

2. Knox Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Spencer, NC

Spencer, NC has 3 elementary schools with 1,151 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Spencer score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Spencer underperform expectations.

1. Overton Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students

2. North Rowan Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students

3. Dole Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Spencer, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Spencer, NC has a total population of 3,897 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Spencer, NC

2,930

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Spencer, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

24.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.74 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.35 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spencer, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spencer, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,018 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Spencer, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Spencer, NC

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

East Spencer, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Salisbury, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Linwood, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Granite Quarry, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Southmont, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Faith, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cotton Grove, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Barber, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rockwell, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Woodleaf, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations