Best Public Schools in Cornelius, NC

Summary:

The city of Cornelius, North Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with several standout institutions leading the way.

Among the top-performing schools in Cornelius is Bailey Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 50-60 middle schools in North Carolina and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students excel on state assessments, exceeding the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Another high-performing school is J.V. Washam Elementary, which ranks in the top 150-190 elementary schools in the state and earns 4-5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its students demonstrate strong proficiency in mathematics and science, outpacing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and North Carolina state averages.

While the majority of Cornelius schools excel, Lakeside Charter Academy lags behind, with significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages. This suggests the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to this performance gap. Overall, the schools in Cornelius, North Carolina demonstrate a range of academic outcomes, with several standout institutions leading the way and providing a strong educational foundation for the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeside Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	17609 Old Statesville Rd	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Lakeside Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(704) 896-9500	235	17	13.8		106 (45.1%)	47 (20.0%)	62 (26.4%)	10 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.4%)	7.5	1453^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	3.5%		32.3	1050^th of 1502 public elementary schools	30.1%	403					33.3	14.3	17.6	20.0	42.9		30.3	14.3	29.4	30.0	50.0	15.8	31.3	36.8
Cornelius Elementary	Public	K-5	21126 Catawba Ave	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-3905	567	37	15.5	24.3%	387 (68.3%)	63 (11.1%)	70 (12.3%)	22 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	78.6	270^th of 1505 public elementary schools	82.1%		81.8	208^th of 1502 public elementary schools	86.2%	62					76.1	61.7	73.3				66.1	61.7	64.4				77.2		$8,730	$538	$8,193
J.V. Washam Elementary	Public	K-5	9611 Westmoreland Rd	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-1071	810	53	15.4	15.6%	553 (68.3%)	71 (8.8%)	108 (13.3%)	42 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.3%)	87.9	143^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	90.5%		85.8	154^th of 1502 public elementary schools	89.7%	11					87.4	86.5	78.3				70.6	68.7	62.1				82.6		$8,082	$405	$7,677
William Amos Hough High	Public	9-12	12420 Bailey Rd	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 344-0514	2,518	116	21.6	14.3%	1,745 (69.3%)	254 (10.1%)	352 (14.0%)	90 (3.6%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	68 (2.7%)	78.6	138^th of 640 public high schools	78.4%		76.3	146^th of 626 public high schools	76.7%	8	75.9	81.2	61.7	72.6															$7,994	$484	$7,511
Bailey Middle	Public	6-8	11900 Bailey Rd	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-1068	1,326	74	17.8	15.9%	870 (65.6%)	139 (10.5%)	199 (15.0%)	65 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	49 (3.7%)	90.8	59^th of 793 public middle schools	92.6%		91.7	54^th of 784 public middle schools	93.1%	5								85.7	78.1	81.9				62.7	69.5	75.2		89.7	$7,387	$321	$7,066

Cities Near Cornelius

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Davidson	1.21 mi	2	7^th
Huntersville	3.6 mi	16	132^nd
Mooresville	4.02 mi	20	58^th
Denver	7.54 mi	7	52^nd
Concord	7.68 mi	37	247^th

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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.

Best Public Schools in Cornelius, NC

Bailey Middle

J.V. Washam Elementary

Cornelius Elementary

William Amos Hough High

Lakeside Charter Academy

Cities Near Cornelius