Best Schools in Thurmond, NC
Thurmond, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,594 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Thurmond meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thurmond, NC
The top high schools in Thurmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
2. East Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
3. Surry Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thurmond, NC
The top middle schools in Thurmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
2. North Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
3. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thurmond, NC
The top elementary schools in Thurmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
2. C B Eller Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
3. Traphill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thurmond, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thurmond, NC has a total population of 1,830 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thurmond, 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 Thurmond, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thurmond, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thurmond, 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 Thurmond, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thurmond, NC
How many schools are in Thurmond, NC?
Thurmond, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,594 students in total.
How do schools in Thurmond perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Thurmond score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Thurmond meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thurmond?
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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