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#828 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 31% in state

Yadkin Early College

High School · Yadkin County Schools · Yadkinville, NC

A Yadkin County Schools high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1001 College Drive, Yadkinville, NC 27055

  • Math 96% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 93% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95.5% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92.7% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+39.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+39.1 pts
Overall Proficiency94% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+29.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation8.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30.9:1
District spending per student$12,043
Chronic Absenteeism4.2%

Students at Yadkin Early College score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency96%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency93%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 94% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2025
Math
96%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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

39.4%

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 Yadkin Early College 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,182/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yadkinville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$63,770

Median home value

$195,200

Median rent

$771/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Yadkin County Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#3 of 14
District spending per student
$12,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Yadkin Early College is listed in Yadkin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Yadkin Early College

Yadkin Early College is a public high school in Yadkinville, NC, part of Yadkin County Schools, serving approximately 216 students in grades 9th-UG with a 30.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Yadkin Early College

What grades does Yadkin Early College serve?

Yadkin Early College serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Yadkin Early College?

Yadkin Early College has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yadkin Early College?

The student-teacher ratio at Yadkin Early College is 30.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Yadkin Early College rank in NC?

Yadkin Early College ranks #828 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Yadkin Early College's MySchoolScout rating?

Yadkin Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Yadkin Early College?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Yadkin Early College has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Yadkin Early College a charter school?

No, Yadkin Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Yadkin Early College a Title I school?

No, Yadkin Early College is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yadkin Early College?

39.4% of students at Yadkin Early College 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 – UG
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Yadkin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 27055)
14,436
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
42.9
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 27055; 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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