For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,270 students in Catawba, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Catawba, NC are Bandys High School, Catawba Elementary School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catawba, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Catawba have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Catawba, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bandys High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5040 E Bandys Road
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-1471
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-1471
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Catawba Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5415 Hudson Chapel Road
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-3131
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-3131
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Catawba, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Catawba, NC include Bandys High School, Catawba Elementary School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center.
How many public schools are located in Catawba?
3 public schools are located in Catawba.
What is the racial composition of students in Catawba?
Catawba public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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