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 358 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 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 274 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
358 students
274 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 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
56
31
Grade 1 Students
56
33
Grade 2 Students
55
32
Grade 3 Students
60
36
Grade 4 Students
60
23
Grade 5 Students
62
36
Grade 6 Students
-
26
Grade 7 Students
-
33
Grade 8 Students
-
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
11%
1%
% White
66%
87%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
2%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
