Very Good
#842 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 32% in state
Bandys High
High School · Catawba County Schools · Catawba, NC
A Catawba County Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5040 E Bandys Road, Catawba, NC 28609
- Math 85% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bandys High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
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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Where Bandys High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,756
Median home value
$229,000
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Catawba County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 883 | Compare → |
| Challenger Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
| Fred T Foard HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 956 | Compare → |
| Maiden HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 879 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Catawba County Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #8 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bandys High is listed in Catawba County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bandys High
Bandys High is a public high school in Catawba, NC, part of Catawba County Schools, serving approximately 923 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bandys High
What grades does Bandys High serve?
Bandys High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bandys High?
Bandys High has an enrollment of approximately 923 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bandys High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bandys High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bandys High rank in NC?
Bandys High ranks #842 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Bandys High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bandys High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Bandys High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bandys High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bandys High a charter school?
No, Bandys High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bandys High a Title I school?
No, Bandys High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bandys High?
36.7% of students at Bandys High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 923
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Catawba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (828) 241-1471
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28609)
- 6,617
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
Official sources & links
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 28609; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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