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North Iredell High

High School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Olin, NC

An Iredell-statesville Schools high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

156 Raider Road, Olin, NC 28660

  • Math 53% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation8.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$11,291
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at North Iredell High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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

98.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Iredell 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 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·28 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Career Academy and Technical SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–12Not available133Compare →
Lake Norman HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available1,964Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#23 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

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

About North Iredell High

North Iredell High is a public high school in Olin, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 989 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,610 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Iredell High

What grades does North Iredell High serve?

North Iredell High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Iredell High?

North Iredell High has an enrollment of approximately 989 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Iredell High?

The student-teacher ratio at North Iredell High is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Iredell High rank in NC?

North Iredell High ranks #1,610 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is North Iredell High's MySchoolScout rating?

North Iredell High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 North Iredell High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Iredell High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Iredell High a charter school?

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

Is North Iredell High a Title I school?

No, North Iredell High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Iredell High?

98.9% of students at North Iredell 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
989
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Iredell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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