Best Schools in Straits, NC
Straits, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,532 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Straits exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Straits, NC
The top high schools in Straits, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carteret High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
Best Middle Schools in Straits, NC
The top middle schools in Straits, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaufort Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Straits, NC
The top elementary schools in Straits, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harkers Island Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 117 Students
2. Beaufort Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
3. Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Straits, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Straits, NC has a total population of 64 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Straits, 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 Straits, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Straits, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Straits, 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 Straits, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Straits, NC
How many schools are in Straits, NC?
Straits, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,532 students in total.
How do schools in Straits perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Straits score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Straits exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Straits?
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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