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#2103 of 2,648 schools in NC

Southwestern Randolph High School

High School · Randolph County School System · Asheboro, NC

A Randolph County School System high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1641 Hopewell Friends Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205

  • Math 42% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation9.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Southwestern Randolph High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

55.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Southwestern Randolph High 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$63,577

Median home value

$191,900

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·23 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Uwharrie Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–122.3 mi2,152Compare →
Providence Grove High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available624Compare →
Randleman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available872Compare →
Trinity High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available695Compare →

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.

Randolph County School System

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#28 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

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

About Southwestern Randolph High School

Southwestern Randolph High School is a public high school in Asheboro, NC, part of Randolph County School System, serving approximately 811 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,103 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southwestern Randolph High School

What grades does Southwestern Randolph High School serve?

Southwestern Randolph High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Southwestern Randolph High School?

Southwestern Randolph High School has an enrollment of approximately 811 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Randolph High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Randolph High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southwestern Randolph High School rank in NC?

Southwestern Randolph High School ranks #2,103 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Southwestern Randolph High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southwestern Randolph High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Southwestern Randolph High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwestern Randolph High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Southwestern Randolph High School a charter school?

No, Southwestern Randolph High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Southwestern Randolph High School a Title I school?

No, Southwestern Randolph High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwestern Randolph High School?

55.2% of students at Southwestern Randolph High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
811
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 27205)
36,212
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
43.9
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 27205; 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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