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#612 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 23% in state

Agriculture and Science Early College

High School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Olin, NC

An Iredell-statesville Schools high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

158 Raider Rd, Olin, NC 28660

  • Math 73% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 92% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.2% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+17.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+38.4 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio33.2:1
District spending per student$11,291
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Agriculture and Science Early College score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency73%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency92%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 21 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
95%
2021*
Math
95%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Agriculture and Science Early College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average409/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,403

Median home value

$189,500

Median rent

$921/mo

College educated

6.2%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Iredell-statesville Schools

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#11 of 38
District spending per student
$11,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Agriculture and Science Early College is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Agriculture and Science Early College

Agriculture and Science Early College is a public high school in Olin, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 266 students in grades 9th-UG with a 33.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Agriculture and Science Early College

What grades does Agriculture and Science Early College serve?

Agriculture and Science Early College serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Agriculture and Science Early College?

Agriculture and Science Early College has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Agriculture and Science Early College?

The student-teacher ratio at Agriculture and Science Early College is 33.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Agriculture and Science Early College rank in NC?

Agriculture and Science Early College ranks #612 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Agriculture and Science Early College's MySchoolScout rating?

Agriculture and Science Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Agriculture and Science Early College?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Agriculture and Science Early College has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Agriculture and Science Early College a charter school?

No, Agriculture and Science Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Agriculture and Science Early College a Title I school?

No, Agriculture and Science Early College is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Agriculture and Science Early College?

37.6% of students at Agriculture and Science Early College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – UG
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
33.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Iredell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 28660)
2,813
Area median age
35.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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