Best Schools in Tar River, NC
Tar River, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,296 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Tar River underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tar River, NC
The top high schools in Tar River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Granville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
2. Granville Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tar River, NC
The top middle schools in Tar River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. G. C. Hawley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
2. Butner-stem Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tar River, NC
The top elementary schools in Tar River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. Tar River Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
3. Mount Energy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tar River, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tar River, NC has a total population of 619 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tar 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 Tar River, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tar River, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tar 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 Tar River, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tar River, NC
How many schools are in Tar River, NC?
Tar River, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,296 students in total.
How do schools in Tar River perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Tar River score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Tar River underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tar 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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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 41%
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