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5.9 avg / 10

Iredell-statesville Schools School District

School District · Statesville, North Carolina

Students: 20,721
Teachers (FTE): 1,266
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

38

17 elem, 9 mid, 9 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,291

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#96 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,291

$1,821 vs North Carolina median

District size

20,721 students

Much larger than North Carolina median

About Iredell-statesville Schools

Iredell-statesville Schools is a Statesville, North Carolina school district serving 38 schools. The district educates 20,721 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $11,291 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Iredell-statesville Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Union Grove Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Iredell-statesville Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.9% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.

The district includes 17 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 9 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Iredell-statesville Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 53.9%
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ELA Proficiency 50.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Iredell-statesville Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Statesville
Total Enrollment
20,721
Teachers (FTE)
1,266
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Iredell-statesville Schools?

Iredell-statesville Schools has 38 schools in total — 17 elementary, 9 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Iredell-statesville Schools?

The average composite rating for Iredell-statesville Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Iredell-statesville Schools?

Iredell-statesville Schools spends $11,291 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Iredell-statesville Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Iredell-statesville Schools is 16.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Iredell-statesville Schools?

Union Grove Elementary is the highest-rated school in Iredell-statesville Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Iredell-statesville Schools?

Across schools in Iredell-statesville Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Iredell-statesville Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Iredell-statesville Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 38 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
53.9%
ELA Proficiency
50.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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