Best Schools in Vander, NC
Vander, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,909 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Vander greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vander, NC
The top high schools in Vander, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gray's Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1395 Students
2. Cape Fear High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1529 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vander, NC
The top middle schools in Vander, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gray's Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1126 Students
2. Mac Williams Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vander, NC
The top elementary schools in Vander, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Armstrong Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
2. J W Seabrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
3. Alderman Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
4. Sunnyside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vander, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vander, NC has a total population of 1,263 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vander, 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 Vander, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vander, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vander, 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 Vander, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vander, NC
How many schools are in Vander, NC?
Vander, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,909 students in total.
How do schools in Vander perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Vander score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Vander greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vander?
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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