Best Schools in Whitehead, NC
Whitehead, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,095 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Whitehead meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whitehead, NC
The top high schools in Whitehead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
2. Alleghany High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whitehead, NC
The top middle schools in Whitehead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Whitehead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Traphill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 77 Students
2. Sparta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Whitehead, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whitehead, NC
How many schools are in Whitehead, NC?
Whitehead, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,095 students in total.
How do schools in Whitehead perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Whitehead score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Whitehead meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whitehead?
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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