Carthage Elementary School vs. Highfalls Elementary School
Should you attend Carthage Elementary School or Highfalls Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Highfalls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carthage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Highfalls Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
332 students
256 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#607 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
-
Kindergarten Students
50
33
Grade 1 Students
49
30
Grade 2 Students
58
33
Grade 3 Students
50
21
Grade 4 Students
59
30
Grade 5 Students
57
25
Grade 6 Students
-
34
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
-
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
13%
n/a
% White
69%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
