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Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve

High School · Randolph County School System · Trinity, NC

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

1463 Pleasant Union Road, Trinity, NC 27370

  • Math 44% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.2% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism43.9%

Students at Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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

65.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve 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 19Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$70,893

Median home value

$172,600

Median rent

$904/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

86.6%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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 in Randolph County School System

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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 →
Wheatmore High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–12Not available660Compare →

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
#23 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

Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve is listed in Randolph County School System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve

Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve is a public high school in Trinity, NC, part of Randolph County School System, serving approximately 435 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,623 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve

What grades does Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve serve?

Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve?

Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve?

The student-teacher ratio at Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve rank in NC?

Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve ranks #1,623 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve's MySchoolScout rating?

Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve a charter school?

No, Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve a Title I school?

No, Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve?

65.7% of students at Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
435
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 27370)
15,223
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
42.2
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 27370; 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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