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#1148 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 43% in state

Lake Norman High

High School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Mooresville, NC

An Iredell-statesville Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

186 Doolie Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

  • Math 75% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.2% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.6 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation24.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$11,291
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Lake Norman High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 74% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

17.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lake Norman High 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,373/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mooresville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$109,310

Median home value

$567,200

Median rent

$1,593/mo

College educated

55.2%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Langtree Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–124.4 mi1,640Compare →
Career Academy and Technical SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–12Not available133Compare →
South Iredell HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,675Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Iredell-statesville Schools

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#19 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

Lake Norman High is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Norman High

Lake Norman High is a public high school in Mooresville, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 1,964 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,148 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Norman High

What grades does Lake Norman High serve?

Lake Norman High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake Norman High?

Lake Norman High has an enrollment of approximately 1,964 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Norman High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Norman High is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Norman High rank in NC?

Lake Norman High ranks #1,148 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Lake Norman High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Norman High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Lake Norman High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Norman High has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lake Norman High a charter school?

No, Lake Norman High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake Norman High a Title I school?

No, Lake Norman High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Norman High?

17.7% of students at Lake Norman 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
1,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Iredell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 28117)
48,170
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
43.5
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 28117; 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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