Yadkin County Schools School District
School District · Yadkinville, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,043
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,043
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Yadkin County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Yadkin County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
East Bend Elementary
East Bend · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fall Creek Elementary
East Bend · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yadkin Early College
Yadkinville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#78 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,043
$1,069 vs North Carolina median
District size
5,226 students
Typical than North Carolina median
The short answer
Yadkin County Schools ranks #78 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Yadkin County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Bend Elementary (7.7/10), Fall Creek Elementary (7.6/10), and Yadkin Early College (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Yadkin County Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Yadkin County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Bend Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Fall Creek Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Yadkin Early College | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Yadkinville Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Forbush Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Forbush High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Forbush Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Starmount Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | West Yadkin Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Yadkin Success Academy | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Yadkin County Schools
Yadkin County Schools is a Yadkinville, North Carolina school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 5,226 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $12,043 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Yadkin County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Bend Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Yadkin County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 55.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Yadkin County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Yadkin County Schools with test data.
Schools in Yadkin County Schools
14 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Yadkinville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,226
- Teachers (FTE)
- 331
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yadkin County Schools?
Yadkin County Schools has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Yadkin County Schools?
The average composite rating for Yadkin County Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Yadkin County Schools?
Yadkin County Schools spends $12,043 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yadkin County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Yadkin County Schools is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Yadkin County Schools?
East Bend Elementary is the highest-rated school in Yadkin County Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Yadkin County Schools?
Across schools in Yadkin County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Yadkin County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Yadkin County Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 14 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.8%
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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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