Best Public Schools in Pinnacle, NC

Summary:

The city of Pinnacle, North Carolina is home to two elementary schools - Shoals Elementary and Pinnacle Elementary School. Based on the data analysis, Shoals Elementary stands out as the high-performing school in the area, consistently outpacing the district and state averages on standardized tests and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In contrast, Pinnacle Elementary School appears to be underperforming, with lower proficiency rates across math, reading, and science compared to its counterpart. Shoals Elementary serves a more affluent student population, has higher per-student spending, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio, all of which may contribute to its superior academic outcomes. The significant performance gap between the two schools raises questions about equity and resource allocation within the Surry County and Stokes County school districts.

While Shoals Elementary is the standout school in the Pinnacle area, it is important to note that even high-performing schools must continuously strive for improvement to adapt to changing educational standards and student needs. Policymakers and district leaders should examine the underlying factors driving the disparities between the two schools and implement strategies to support the underperforming Pinnacle Elementary and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinnacle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1095 Surry Line Rd	Pinnacle	27043	Stokes County	Stokes County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 368-2990	156	11	13.9	66.7%	140 (89.7%)	5 (3.2%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	64	509^th of 1505 public elementary schools	66.2%		56.8	641^st of 1502 public elementary schools	57.3%	132	47.1	80.0	68.4	58.8	50.0	52.6	73.7	$11,967	$1,242	$10,725
Shoals Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Shoals Road	Pinnacle	27043	Stokes County	Surry County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 325-2518	245	20	12.0	51.0%	229 (93.5%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	85.7	168^th of 1505 public elementary schools	88.8%		89	121^st of 1502 public elementary schools	91.9%	47	85.0	84.6	72.2	80.0	64.1	55.6	88.9	$10,986	$1,064	$9,923

Cities Near Pinnacle

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
King	3.55 mi	6	318^th
Tobaccoville	4.61 mi	1	57^th
East Bend	4.63 mi	5	165^th
Pfafftown	7.33 mi	2	21^st
Rural Hall	8.55 mi	1	332^nd

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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.