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Statesville High
High School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Statesville, NC
An Iredell-statesville Schools high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
474 N Center St, Statesville, NC 28677
- Math 23% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Statesville High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Statesville 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average409/100K
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Northview AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Career Academy and Technical SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 133 | 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.
Iredell-statesville Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #35 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
Statesville High is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Statesville High
Statesville High is a public high school in Statesville, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 889 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,557 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Statesville High
What grades does Statesville High serve?
Statesville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Statesville High?
Statesville High has an enrollment of approximately 889 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Statesville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Statesville High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Statesville High rank in NC?
Statesville High ranks #2,557 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Statesville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Statesville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Statesville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Statesville High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Statesville High a charter school?
No, Statesville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Statesville High a Title I school?
No, Statesville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Statesville High?
98.2% of students at Statesville 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
- 889
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Iredell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (704) 873-3491
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28677)
- 37,628
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 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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