Elkin City Schools

The Elkin City Schools district in North Carolina consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and no alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population with a mix of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

The standout schools in the district are Elkin High School and Elkin Middle School, which consistently perform in the top 30% and 25% of North Carolina schools, respectively. Elkin High School boasts strong test scores, with over 70% proficiency in key subjects, and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate, indicating an affluent student population. Elkin Middle School also excels, particularly in science, with over 84% proficiency in 8th grade science EOGs.

In contrast, the Global E-Learning Academy, the district's virtual high school, appears to be the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom 30% of North Carolina high schools and having significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the virtual learning model and the support provided to students in this program. Additionally, while Elkin Elementary has a diverse student population, its test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in reading, which could indicate potential equity issues that need to be addressed.