Bandys High School

5040 E Bandys Road
Catawba, NC 28609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 864 students in grades 9-12, Bandys High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bandys High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bandys High School's student population of 864 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
864 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Bandys High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bandys High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#194 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bandys High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bandys High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bandys High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bandys High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bandys High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bandys High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bandys High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bandys High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bandys High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bandys High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bandys High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bandys High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Bandys High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bandys High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bandys High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bandys High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bandys High School's ranking?
Bandys High School is ranked #194 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bandys High School often compared to?
Bandys High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred T Foard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bandys High School?
The graduation rate of Bandys High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bandys High School?
864 students attend Bandys High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bandys High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bandys High School?
Bandys High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bandys High School offer ?
Bandys High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bandys High School part of?
Bandys High School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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