Is Elkin High a good school?

Elkin High ranks 167 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elkin High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended Elkin High.

What is the racial makeup of Elkin High?

Students at Elkin High are 68% White, 24% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Elkin High?

Elkin High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Elkin Elementary Middle : Elkin Middle

Elkin High

Summary:

Elkin High is a public high school in Elkin, North Carolina, serving 399 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Elkin City Schools district, which is ranked 68 out of 242 districts in the state, Elkin High consistently outperforms the state and district averages in end-of-course exams across key subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III.

Elkin High's academic excellence extends beyond overall performance, with the school excelling in supporting the achievement of diverse student subgroups. The school's Hispanic students and low-income students consistently outperform their counterparts at the state and district levels, and the school's gifted and talented students rank among the top 40 high schools in North Carolina. This commitment to equity and inclusion is particularly noteworthy, as Elkin High's diverse student population of 68.67% White, 23.81% Hispanic, 2.51% African American, and 4.51% two or more races sets it apart from some nearby schools with less racial diversity.

While Elkin High's overall performance is impressive, the region as a whole boasts a strong educational ecosystem, with nearby schools like Wilkes Early College High School and Yadkin Early College also demonstrating high academic achievement and rankings. This suggests that parents in the area have access to multiple high-performing educational options for their children. However, Elkin High's consistent excellence, robust resources, and commitment to equity make it a standout choice for families seeking a top-tier high school experience.

Detail:

Public 9-12

334 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621-3308

(336) 835-3858

District: Elkin City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,105

Feeder schools for Elkin High:

Elementary:	Elkin Elementary
Middle:	Elkin Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 384

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.2%

Hispanic:

24.2%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkin High ranks better than 73.9% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.7. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), Hispanic (24.2%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkin High is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Elkin High employs 29.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkin High is $12,105.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkin High:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkin High 167^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Elkin High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Elkin City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkin City Schools 68^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elkin High

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Rank History for all students at Elkin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	74.94	38^th	431	91.2%
2007	74.07	45^th	453	90.1%
2008	65.03	111^th	477	76.7%
2009	62.41	141^st	490	71.2%
2010	70.64	71^st	499	85.8%
2011	71.44	74^th	506	85.4%
2012	56.14	177^th	502	64.7%
2013	67.56	55^th	505	89.1%
2014	81.75	32^nd	451	92.9%
2015	69.81	77^th	531	85.5%
2016	56.12	123^rd	507	75.7%
2017	77.44	59^th	476	87.6%
2018	76.80	71^st	469	84.9%
2019	72.94	81^st	514	84.2%
2021	73.98	132^nd	594	77.8%
2022	64.81	206^th	621	66.8%
2023	66.73	186^th	626	70.3%
2024	72.70	167^th	640	73.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elkin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	58.42	101^st	424	76.2%
2019	69.05	43^rd	446	90.4%
2021	61.45	61^st	432	85.9%
2022	55.82	188^th	544	65.4%
2023	55.90	209^th	597	65.0%
2024	72.99	138^th	613	77.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Elkin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	83.72	44^th	449	90.2%
2019	74.83	72^nd	475	84.8%
2021	80.73	45^th	475	90.5%
2022	68.63	172^nd	594	71.0%
2023	68.37	171^st	588	70.9%
2024	77.41	146^th	602	75.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Elkin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	79.03	29^th	325	91.1%
2021	77.98	26^th	337	92.3%
2022	67.38	136^th	398	65.8%
2023	66.03	149^th	403	63.0%
2024	78.64	40^th	403	90.1%

See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Elkin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	63.61	122^nd	463	73.7%
2019	69.72	84^th	488	82.8%
2021	69.14	82^nd	481	83.0%
2022	59.09	208^th	585	64.4%
2023	63.43	197^th	602	67.3%
2024	67.95	180^th	607	70.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elkin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	45.27	160^th	340	52.9%
2019	73.18	37^th	354	89.5%
2021	54.98	86^th	370	76.8%
2022	51.28	174^th	436	60.1%
2023	42.68	235^th	449	47.7%
2024	80.16	78^th	454	82.8%

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Rank History for White students at Elkin High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	77.83	67^th	427	84.3%
2019	68.18	91^st	444	79.5%
2021	77.50	48^th	439	89.1%
2022	61.07	201^st	534	62.4%
2023	64.30	191^st	537	64.4%
2024	66.03	197^th	553	64.4%

See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Elkin High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	374	36	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	412
1989	360	39	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1990	322	35	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
1991	349	32	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1992	327	36	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	366
1993	319	36	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	359
1994	438	47	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	488
1995	452	35	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	495
1996	452	35	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	495
1997	471	43	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	523
1998	420	42	0	14	n/a	n/a	0	476
1999	411	40	2	13	n/a	n/a	0	466
2000	392	33	1	21	n/a	n/a	0	447
2001	392	30	4	28	n/a	n/a	0	454
2002	420	37	1	46	n/a	n/a	0	504
2003	420	37	1	46	n/a	n/a	0	504
2004	457	42	2	49	n/a	n/a	0	550
2005	454	34	5	54	n/a	n/a	0	547
2006	320	27	4	37	n/a	n/a	0	388
2007	305	26	1	39	n/a	n/a	4	375
2008	317	23	1	47	n/a	n/a	3	391
2009	319	26	0	42	n/a	n/a	0	387
2010	300	28	1	42	n/a	n/a	0	371
2011	297	20	1	57	0	4	0	379
2012	287	19	2	57	0	8	0	373
2013	295	15	2	53	0	6	0	371
2014	296	19	0	55	0	6	0	376
2015	311	21	1	52	0	8	0	393
2016	301	15	2	63	0	11	0	392
2017	275	14	3	67	0	17	0	376
2018	268	16	4	66	0	23	0	377
2019	230	13	5	72	0	31	0	351
2020	240	11	3	68	0	31	0	353
2021	259	9	3	77	0	28	0	376
2022	257	9	3	75	0	23	0	367
2023	274	10	2	95	0	18	0	399
2024	262	13	2	93	0	14	0	384

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elkin High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	412	30.0	13.7	7
1989	400	33.0	12.1	11.3
1990	359	33.0	10.8	10.6
1991	382	33.0	11.5	9.9
1992	366	33.0	11.0	5.2
1993	359	28.0	12.8	13.6
1994	488	35.0	13.9	9.6
1995	495	36.0	13.8	8.7
1996	495	36.0	13.8	8.7
1997	523	37.0	14.1	10.1
1998	476	43.0	11.1	14.5
1999	466	45.0	10.4	13.3
2000	447	45.0	9.9	13.2
2001	454	45.0	10.1	15
2002	504	45.0	11.2	23
2003	504	45.0	11.2	23
2004	550	45.0	12.2	22.7
2005	547	45.0	12.2	21
2006	388	45.0	8.6	24
2007	375	30.5	12.3	24
2008	391	33.4	11.7	25
2009	387	34.0	11.4	27.9
2010	371	35.9	10.3	29.6
2011	379	32.5	11.6	35.6
2012	373	32.2	11.5	38.9
2013	371	31.0	11.9	34.5
2014	376	30.5	12.2	36.2
2015	393	30.0	13.1	34.1
2016	392	32.0	12.2	38
2017	376	30.5	12.3	34.6
2018	377	28.6	13.1	32.9
2019	351	27.5	12.7	37.3
2020	353	27.2	12.9	35.4
2021	376	28.3	13.2	27.9
2022	367	30.3	12.1	17.2
2023	399	30.9	12.9	41.1
2024	384	29.8	12.8	44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elkin High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	412	30.0	13.7	7
1989	400	33.0	12.1	11.3
1990	359	33.0	10.8	10.6
1991	382	33.0	11.5	9.9
1992	366	33.0	11.0	5.2
1993	359	28.0	12.8	13.6
1994	488	35.0	13.9	9.6
1995	495	36.0	13.8	8.7
1996	495	36.0	13.8	8.7
1997	523	37.0	14.1	10.1
1998	476	43.0	11.1	14.5
1999	466	45.0	10.4	13.3
2000	447	45.0	9.9	13.2
2001	454	45.0	10.1	15
2002	504	45.0	11.2	23
2003	504	45.0	11.2	23
2004	550	45.0	12.2	22.7
2005	547	45.0	12.2	21
2006	388	45.0	8.6	24
2007	375	30.5	12.3	24
2008	391	33.4	11.7	25
2009	387	34.0	11.4	27.9
2010	371	35.9	10.3	29.6
2011	379	32.5	11.6	35.6
2012	373	32.2	11.5	38.9
2013	371	31.0	11.9	34.5
2014	376	30.5	12.2	36.2
2015	393	30.0	13.1	34.1
2016	392	32.0	12.2	38
2017	376	30.5	12.3	34.6
2018	377	28.6	13.1	32.9
2019	351	27.5	12.7	37.3
2020	353	27.2	12.9	35.4
2021	376	28.3	13.2	27.9
2022	367	30.3	12.1	17.2
2023	399	30.9	12.9	41.1
2024	384	29.8	12.8	44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elkin High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,046 (8.6%)	$11,058 (91.4%)	$12,105

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkin High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 81^st of 514 High schools	Ranks 186^th of 626 High schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Elkin High)	80.8	65	15.8%
End of Course Biology (Elkin City Schools)	80.8	63.4	17.4%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Elkin High)	75.3	70.1	5.2%
End of Course English II (Elkin City Schools)	75.3	69	6.3%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Elkin High)	56	63.1	7.1%
End of Course Math I (Elkin City Schools)	56	60.3	4.3%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Elkin High)	55.7	60.5	4.8%
End of Course Math III (Elkin City Schools)	55.7	58.4	2.7%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	351	399	13.7%
African American	13	10	23.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	72	95	31.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	230	274	19.1%
Two or More Races	31	18	41.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.3%	41.1%	3.8%

Schools Near Elkin High

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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 8th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkin High	Public	9-12	334 Elk Spur St	Elkin	28621	Surry County	Elkin City Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 835-3858	384	30	12.8	44.0%	262 (68.2%)	13 (3.4%)	93 (24.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	72.7	167^th of 640 public high schools	73.9%		66.7	186^th of 626 public high schools	70.3%	19	71.1	74.4	57.4	72.1				$12,105	$1,046	$11,058
Global E-Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	334 Elk Spur Street	Elkin	28621	Surry County	Elkin City Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(336) 835-3858	62	4	15.5	45.2%	44 (71.0%)	3 (4.8%)	5 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.5%)	28.5	463^rd of 640 public high schools	27.7%					(n/a)	21.4	61.5			46.7	73.3	86.7
East Wilkes High School	Public	9-12	13315 Elkin Hwy 268	Ronda	28670	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 651-7200	489	28	17.3	99.4%	428 (87.5%)	6 (1.2%)	34 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	69.4	182^nd of 640 public high schools	71.6%		62.3	214^th of 626 public high schools	65.8%	32	74.2	64.4	56.8	75.9				$10,562	$769	$9,794
Starmount High	Public	8-12	2516 Longtown Rd	Boonville	27011	Yadkin County	Yadkin County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 551-1150	552	33	16.6	57.8%	351 (63.6%)	26 (4.7%)	146 (26.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.9%)	42.6	353^rd of 640 public high schools	44.8%		53.5	268^th of 626 public high schools	57.2%	85	63.3	57.0	26.9	47.8				$10,534	$904	$9,629
Surry Central High	Public	9-12	716 South Main Street	Dobson	27017	Surry County	Surry County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 386-8842	668	41	16.2	64.7%	372 (55.7%)	5 (0.7%)	273 (40.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.2%)	37.2	393^rd of 640 public high schools	38.6%		41.3	341^st of 626 public high schools	45.5%	52	41.3	50.9	42.0	54.7				$9,348	$869	$8,479
Yadkin Early College	Public	9-12	1001 College Drive	Yadkinville	27055	Yadkin County	Yadkin County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 386-3579	216	8	28.6	39.4%	141 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (32.4%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	86.6	105^th of 640 public high schools	83.6%		90.6	63^rd of 626 public high schools	89.9%	42	87.8	85.4	56.0	92.3				$6,070	$57	$6,013
Surry Early College	Public	9-12	630 South Main Street	Dobson	27017	Surry County	Surry County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 386-3621	303	8	40.4	57.4%	171 (56.4%)	5 (1.7%)	119 (39.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	91.9	58^th of 640 public high schools	90.9%		86.7	96^th of 626 public high schools	84.7%	38	83.8	92.0	82.1	93.0				$4,884	$155	$4,730
North Wilkes High School	Public	9-12	2986 Traphill Rd	Hays	28635	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 903-4040	600	41	14.7	99.5%	487 (81.2%)	8 (1.3%)	86 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	71.1	174^th of 640 public high schools	72.8%		68.4	182^nd of 626 public high schools	70.9%	8	63.8	68.4	70.6	74.7				$9,880	$1,015	$8,865
Forbush High	Public	8-12	1525 Falcon Road	East Bend	27018	Yadkin County	Yadkin County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 551-1140	813	44	18.3	49.9%	542 (66.7%)	22 (2.7%)	222 (27.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.7%)	43.1	348^th of 640 public high schools	45.6%		46	315^th of 626 public high schools	49.7%	33	55.9	49.7	39.0	56.8				$9,104	$736	$8,368
Wilkes Early College High School	Public	9-12	1328 S Collegiate Dr	Wilkesboro	28697	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 838-6247	254	9	28.2	98.8%	199 (78.3%)	7 (2.8%)	31 (12.2%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	90.2	72^nd of 640 public high schools	88.8%		91.8	53^rd of 626 public high schools	91.5%	19	77.6	98.3	70.7	94.7				$6,729	$458	$6,271

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