Best Public Schools in Asheboro, NC


Summary:

The city of Asheboro, North Carolina is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet state standards.

One of the top-performing schools in Asheboro is Randolph Early College High School, which is ranked 36th out of 640 North Carolina high schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates as high as 97.3% in Math III. In contrast, Balfour Elementary and Charles W. McCrary Elementary have struggled to meet state academic standards. The data also reveals that schools with higher spending per student, such as Randolph Early College High School, tend to perform better academically.

The schools in Asheboro serve a diverse student population, with some institutions like Asheboro High having a majority Hispanic student body, while others like Southwestern Randolph High School are predominantly white. Additionally, many of the schools in the area have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, which is a common trend observed in education research. The presence of a charter school option, Uwharrie Charter Academy, provides an alternative for families seeking a different educational approach, though its academic performance is mixed compared to the traditional public schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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