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High Schools in Iredell-Statesville Schools

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At a glance

DistrictIredell-Statesville Schools121^st of 246 North Carolina districtsFull district overview →

Schools

7,229

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedCollaborative College for Technology4^th of 662 North Carolina high schools

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Biggest riser

Agriculture and Science Early College up 59 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Career Academy and Technical School 6.1 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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Summary:

The Iredell-Statesville Schools district, ranked 121st of 246 districts in North Carolina, is home to nine high schools serving students across high-school grades and roughly 7,229 students in total: five comprehensive schools—Lake Norman High, South Iredell High, Statesville High, North Iredell High, and West Iredell High—plus four specialized schools, including three early colleges and Career Academy and Technical School. The five traditional schools enroll about 89% of the district's high-school population, but the specialized schools, with just 815 students, dominate the top of the performance rankings.

The specialized schools are among the best in the state. Collaborative College for Technology ranks #4 of 662 high schools with a 5-star rating and near-perfect test scores, Crossroads Arts and Science Early College ranks #11 (and was #2 in 2023-24), and Agriculture and Science Early College has jumped from #141 to #50 in two years. Among traditional schools, Lake Norman High is the clear standout, ranking #230 with scores above the state average in every tested subject, while South Iredell High has climbed steadily to #276, powered by strong Biology and Math III results. By contrast, North Iredell High (#437), West Iredell High (#515), and Statesville High (#588) are below state averages, with Statesville showing the most alarming attendance and achievement struggles.

Attendance tells a clear story. The early colleges post chronic absenteeism of roughly 5–6%, and Lake Norman is at 20.2%, while Statesville tops 45.5%. Poverty is similar at Statesville and North Iredell, with both near 99.7% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, yet North Iredell graduates more students and scores significantly higher—evidence that school climate and programming matter. Money alone also doesn't explain outcomes: Career Academy and Technical School spends $13,148 per student and has a 6.1 student-teacher ratio but ranks #585, while Crossroads spends $7,670 per student and ranks among the top 15. Families seeking a proven academic challenge should give the early colleges a close look; Lake Norman and South Iredell are the strongest comprehensive options; and the lower-ranked traditional schools face serious attendance-related hurdles worth investigating before enrollment.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOC Biology (2026)	EOC English II (2026)	EOC Math I (2026)	EOC Math III (2026)	EOG Mathematics (2026)	EOG Reading (2026)	EOG Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Iredell High	Public	9-12	156 Raider Road	Olin	28660	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 876-4191	983	50	19.5	99.7%	643 (65.4%)	60 (6.1%)	227 (23.1%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.6%)	35.4	437^th of 662 public high schools	34.0%		39.6	380^th of 641 public high schools	40.7%	57	50.5	55.2	45.9	54.9				$9,856	$719	$9,137
South Iredell High	Public	9-12	299 Old Mountain Rd	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 528-4536	1,768	83	21.3	33.2%	1,072 (60.6%)	219 (12.4%)	301 (17.0%)	61 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	112 (6.3%)	56.4	276^th of 662 public high schools	58.3%		49.8	300^th of 641 public high schools	53.2%	24	81.5	68.6	35.8	76.5				$7,902	$590	$7,312
West Iredell High	Public	9-12	213 Warrior Dr	Statesville	28625	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 873-2181	767	43	17.7	99.1%	398 (51.9%)	130 (16.9%)	153 (19.9%)	25 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.8%)	25.7	515^th of 662 public high schools	22.2%		20.6	520^th of 641 public high schools	18.9%	5	42.4	52.0	28.6	56.9				$9,961	$600	$9,361
Statesville High	Public	9-12	474 N Center St	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 873-3491	991	54	18.3	99.7%	156 (15.7%)	465 (46.9%)	293 (29.6%)	13 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (6.5%)	14	588^th of 662 public high schools	11.2%		20.1	523^rd of 641 public high schools	18.4%	65	28.1	34.2	30.4	47.2				$10,092	$819	$9,273
Lake Norman High	Public	9-12	186 Doolie Road	Mooresville	28117	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 799-8555	1,905	84	22.7	19.8%	1,358 (71.3%)	132 (6.9%)	230 (12.1%)	78 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (5.6%)	63.4	230^th of 662 public high schools	65.3%		69.1	182^nd of 641 public high schools	71.6%	48	67.9	71.4	56.9	76.1				$6,712	$326	$6,386
Collaborative College for Technology	Public	9-12	500 West Broad Street	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 978-5450	232	10	23.6	23.7%	141 (60.8%)	15 (6.5%)	54 (23.3%)	10 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	95.6	4^th of 662 public high schools	99.4%		96.1	9^th of 641 public high schools	98.6%	5	100.0	98.0	100.0	565.8				$7,803	$118	$7,685
Crossroads Arts and Science Early Colleg	Public	9-12	476 N Center St	Statesville	28677	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 978-0034	225	9	25.9	28.9%	131 (58.2%)	28 (12.4%)	38 (16.9%)	18 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	94.4	11^th of 662 public high schools	98.3%		96.3	7^th of 641 public high schools	98.9%	4	100.0	98.0	100.0	99.9				$7,670	$103	$7,567
Career Academy and Technical School	Public	6-12	350 Old Murdock Rd	Troutman	28166	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 978-2791	103	17	6.1	18.4%	90 (87.4%)	7 (6.8%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	14.3	585^th of 662 public high schools	11.6%		49.9	299^th of 641 public high schools	53.4%	286	45.0	47.4	13.6	26.1	17.4	50.0	63.6	$13,148	$1,046	$12,102
Agriculture and Science Early College	Public	9-12	158 Raider Rd	Olin	28660	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 876-4056	255	9	28.0	26.3%	178 (69.8%)	23 (9.0%)	40 (15.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.9%)	92	50^th of 662 public high schools	92.4%		85.3	109^th of 641 public high schools	83.0%	59	92.0	93.9	93.5	98.0				$7,260	$104	$7,155

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
American Renaissance School	6.51 mi	1	203^rd
Success Institute Charter School	6.92 mi	1	170^th
Rowan-Salisbury Schools	9.7 mi	33	199^th
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts & Scienc	12.34 mi	1	137^th
Davie County Schools	12.89 mi	12	85^th

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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.

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