Best Schools in Watha, NC
Watha, NC has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,831 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Watha underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Watha, NC
The top high schools in Watha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pender High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students
Best Middle Schools in Watha, NC
The top middle schools in Watha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Pender Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Watha, NC
The top elementary schools in Watha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penderlea Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 495 Students
2. Malpass Corner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watha, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watha, NC has a total population of 496 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watha, 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 Watha, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watha, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watha, 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 Watha, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Watha, NC
How many schools are in Watha, NC?
Watha, NC has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,831 students in total.
How do schools in Watha perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Watha score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Watha underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Watha?
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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