Best Schools in Whitehead, NC
Whitehead, NC has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 2,579 students attend Whitehead, NC schools. On average, schools in Whitehead score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Whitehead greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Whitehead, NC
Whitehead, NC has 2 high schools with 1,051 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 Whitehead score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Whitehead greatly exceed expectations.
1. Alleghany High
SchoolGrade
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Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
2. North Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whitehead, NC
Whitehead, NC has 2 middle schools with 967 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 Whitehead score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Whitehead exceed expectations.
1. North Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whitehead, NC
Whitehead, NC has 2 elementary schools with 561 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 Whitehead score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Whitehead exceed expectations.
1. Mountain View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
2. Traphill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 77 Students
3. Sparta Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 558 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whitehead, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whitehead, NC has a total population of 538 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whitehead, 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 Whitehead, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitehead, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitehead, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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