Best Schools in Yadkin County, NC
Yadkin County, NC has 35 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 15 elementary) serving 19,987 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Yadkin County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yadkin County, NC
The top high schools in Yadkin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yadkin Early College
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 208 Students
2. Ronald W Reagan High School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
3. Elkin High
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
4. West Forsyth High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
5. Davie County High
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1770 Students
6. North Iredell High
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
7. Surry Central High
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
8. Forbush High
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 794 Students
9. Starmount High
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 562 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yadkin County, NC
The top middle schools in Yadkin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisville Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
2. North Davie Middle
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 439 Students
3. Elkin Middle
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
4. Forbush Middle
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
5. Central Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
6. Starmount Middle
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 532 Students
7. North Iredell Middle
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
8. Northwest Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yadkin County, NC
The top elementary schools in Yadkin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisville Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Forbush Elementary
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
3. Old Richmond Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
4. William R Davie Elementary
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
5. Fall Creek Elementary
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
6. Harmony Elementary
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
7. Copeland Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
8. East Bend Elementary
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 208 Students
9. Pinebrook Elementary
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
10. Elkin Elementary
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yadkin County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yadkin County, NC has a total population of 37,214 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yadkin County, 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 Yadkin County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yadkin County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yadkin County, 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 Yadkin County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yadkin County, NC
How many schools are in Yadkin County, NC?
Yadkin County, NC has 35 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 19,987 students in total.
How do schools in Yadkin County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Yadkin County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Yadkin County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yadkin County?
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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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yadkin County
5 places in Yadkin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- East Bend (5)
- Yadkinville (4)
- Boonville (3)
- Hamptonville (1)
- Jonesville (1)
School districts (1)
- Yadkin County Schools (14 schools)