Excellent
#150 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 6% in state
Elkin High
High School · Elkin City Schools · Elkin, NC
An Elkin City Schools high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
334 Elk Spur St, Elkin, NC 28621
- Math 90% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elkin High score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elkin 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated718/100K
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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
$54,481
Median home value
$147,500
Median rent
$764/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global E-learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| East Wilkes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 489 | 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.
Elkin City Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elkin High is listed in Elkin City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elkin High
Elkin High is a public high school in Elkin, NC, part of Elkin City Schools, serving approximately 384 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkin High
What grades does Elkin High serve?
Elkin High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elkin High?
Elkin High has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkin High is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elkin High rank in NC?
Elkin High ranks #150 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Elkin High's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Elkin High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkin High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elkin High a charter school?
No, Elkin High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elkin High a Title I school?
No, Elkin High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkin High?
44.0% of students at Elkin 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
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Surry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (336) 835-3858
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 28621)
- 9,977
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 28621; 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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