Below Average
#2194 of 2,648 schools in NC
Oak Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · High Point, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
320 Wrightenberry Street, High Point, NC 27260
- Math 32% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Hill Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Hill Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (High Point), 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
$41,817
Median home value
$111,900
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
30.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Hayworth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| High Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Fairview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #101 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Hill Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Hill Elementary
Oak Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in High Point, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,194 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Hill Elementary
What grades does Oak Hill Elementary serve?
Oak Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Hill Elementary?
Oak Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Hill Elementary rank in NC?
Oak Hill Elementary ranks #2,194 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Oak Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Oak Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Hill Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Hill Elementary?
99.2% of students at Oak Hill Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (336) 819-2925
- Area population (ZIP 27260)
- 25,941
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 27260; 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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