Best Schools in Startown, NC
Startown, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,242 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Startown don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Startown, NC
The top high schools in Startown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fred T Foard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
2. Maiden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
Best Middle Schools in Startown, NC
The top middle schools in Startown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jacobs Fork Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Maiden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Startown, NC
The top elementary schools in Startown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maiden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
2. Blackburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students
3. Startown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Startown, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Startown, NC has a total population of 57 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Startown, 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 Startown, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Startown, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Startown, 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 Startown, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Startown, NC
How many schools are in Startown, NC?
Startown, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,242 students in total.
How do schools in Startown perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Startown score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Startown don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Startown?
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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