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#670 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 25% in state

Seagrove Elementary School

Elementary School · Randolph County School System · Seagrove, NC

A Randolph County School System elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 540, Seagrove, NC 27341

  • Math 64% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Seagrove Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Seagrove Elementary School 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$55,938

Median home value

$155,300

Median rent

$741/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

87.1%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 in Randolph County School System

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grays Chapel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–5Not available449Compare →
Hopewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–5Not available714Compare →
John R Lawrence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–5Not available395Compare →
New Market Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–5Not available372Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Randolph County School System

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#2 of 32
District spending per student
$11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Seagrove Elementary School is listed in Randolph County School System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Seagrove Elementary School

Seagrove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seagrove, NC, part of Randolph County School System, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #670 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seagrove Elementary School

What grades does Seagrove Elementary School serve?

Seagrove Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Seagrove Elementary School?

Seagrove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seagrove Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seagrove Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seagrove Elementary School rank in NC?

Seagrove Elementary School ranks #670 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Seagrove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seagrove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Seagrove Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seagrove Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Seagrove Elementary School a charter school?

No, Seagrove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Seagrove Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Seagrove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seagrove Elementary School?

97.6% of students at Seagrove Elementary School 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Area population (ZIP 27341)
4,201
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
41.9
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 27341; 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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