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#1147 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 43% in state

South Iredell High

High School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Statesville, NC

An Iredell-statesville Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

299 Old Mountain Rd, Statesville, NC 28677

  • Math 63% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.6% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation10.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$11,291
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at South Iredell High score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 62% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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

30.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat 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

$59,081

Median home value

$207,000

Median rent

$861/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
10.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·249 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·30 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Southview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.7 mi94Compare →
Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuitionNot rated7–124.2 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Iredell-statesville Schools

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#18 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

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

About South Iredell High

South Iredell High is a public high school in Statesville, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 1,675 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Iredell High

What grades does South Iredell High serve?

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

How many students attend South Iredell High?

South Iredell High has an enrollment of approximately 1,675 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at South Iredell High is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Iredell High rank in NC?

South Iredell High ranks #1,147 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is South Iredell High's MySchoolScout rating?

South Iredell 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 South Iredell High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Iredell High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Iredell High a charter school?

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

Is South Iredell High a Title I school?

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

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

30.2% of students at South 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
1,675
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Iredell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 28677)
37,628
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
38.6
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 28677; 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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