Best Public Schools in Walkertown, NC


Summary:

The city of Walkertown, North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools serve a diverse student population, they collectively struggle to meet academic standards, with all schools underperforming compared to district and state averages on standardized tests.

Walkertown High School stands out as the largest school with 723 students, but it has consistently underperformed, with proficiency rates ranging from 21.5% to 51.8% across different subjects. In contrast, Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork is the lowest-performing school, with 0-star ratings from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates as low as 12.2% on End-of-Grade exams. The schools in Walkertown serve predominantly low-income student populations, with free/reduced-price lunch rates exceeding 99% at some schools, which may be a contributing factor to their academic struggles.

Overall, the data analysis reveals systemic challenges within the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and the Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork districts that are impacting student achievement across all grade levels. Further investigation into the underlying causes and potential interventions could help address the educational disparities observed in Walkertown's schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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