Best Schools in Vale, NC
Vale, NC has a total of 19 schools including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 8,967 students attend Vale, NC schools. On average, schools in Vale score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Vale greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Vale, NC
Vale, NC has 6 high schools with 3,347 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 Vale score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Vale greatly exceed expectations.
1. Challenger Early College High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
2. Burke Middle College
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students
3. Gaston Early College High School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
4. Fred T Foard High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
5. West Lincoln High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
6. Burns High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vale, NC
Vale, NC has 6 middle schools with 3,136 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 Vale score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Vale greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jacobs Fork Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Burns Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
3. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
4. West Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
5. Lincolnton Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vale, NC
Vale, NC has 7 elementary schools with 2,484 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 Vale score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Vale exceed expectations.
1. Union Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
2. Casar Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
3. Banoak Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
4. Blackburn Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students
5. North Brook Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
6. George Hildebrand Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
7. W B Beam Intermediate School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 203 Students
8. Cherryville Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vale, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vale, NC has a total population of 9,790 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vale, 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 Vale, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vale, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vale, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Vale, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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