Highfalls Elementary

Highfalls Elementary serves 274 students in grades kindergarten through eighth in Bennett, North Carolina, offering a comprehensive K-8 educational experience in Moore County. With 22 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention and support. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking #422 out of 2,661 schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among North Carolina schools.

Students show particularly impressive results in mathematics, with 71% achieving proficient or above levels across grade levels, while 61% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Highfalls Elementary draws families from the surrounding 27208 zip code area, where the median household income is $55,729 and median home values average $134,100. The community has a college graduation rate of 25% and maintains a low poverty rate of 5.7%, reflecting a stable residential area of approximately 1,615 residents.

Located on NC Highway 22, Highfalls Elementary sits in a rural setting that provides students with a close-knit school environment where they can develop strong relationships with teachers and peers while receiving a solid academic foundation.

Located in a rural area, Highfalls Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.