Best Schools in Waves, NC
Waves, NC has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 675 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Waves greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waves, NC
The top high schools in Waves, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cape Hatteras Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 365 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waves, NC
The top elementary schools in Waves, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cape Hatteras Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waves, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waves, NC has a total population of 172 with 4% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waves, 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 Waves, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
96.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
37.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
59.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waves, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waves, 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 Waves, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waves, NC
How many schools are in Waves, NC?
Waves, NC has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 675 students in total.
How do schools in Waves perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Waves score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Waves greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waves?
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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations