Asheboro City Schools

The Asheboro City Schools district in North Carolina consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 198 out of 242 school districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. While the district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing below state averages, there are a few standout schools that demonstrate pockets of success.

Guy B. Teachey Elementary is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranked 741 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools. It has the highest proficiency rates in math and reading across grades 3-5 compared to other district elementary schools, and an impressive 74.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in science, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Another strong performer is Donna L. Loflin Elementary, which has the highest math and science proficiency rates among 5th graders in the district, despite being ranked lower overall.

The Asheboro City Schools district faces significant challenges, with most schools consistently ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state. The data reveals performance gaps between the schools and state averages, particularly in math and reading proficiency. There also appears to be a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tending to have the lowest proficiency rates. However, the district's strengths in science, particularly at the elementary level, suggest that there is potential for improvement with targeted interventions and resource allocation.