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Archdale Elementary School

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Archdale Elementary School ranks 966 th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

966^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Archdale Elementary School is a K–5 public school in Archdale, North Carolina, serving about 355 students from a community with very high economic need, where 99% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. The school is part of the Randolph County School System and currently holds a 2-star rating, ranking in the 35th percentile (966th out of 1,492) among North Carolina elementary schools. This marks a dramatic shift from recent history: between 2015–2016 and 2022–2023, the school consistently ranked in the 69th–82nd percentile and earned 3 or 4 stars. The 2023–2024 school year brought a drop of roughly 550 rank positions, and the school has remained in the bottom third since.

Despite the overall ranking, Archdale has clear strengths. Its 5th-grade science scores have exceeded both district and state averages every year for the past four years, reaching 75.9% proficiency in 2025–2026, nearly nine points above the state. The school also achieves relatively strong outcomes for specific student groups: English Learners rank at the 62nd percentile statewide, and economically disadvantaged students rank at the 58th percentile — both well above the school's overall standing. Academic performance is noticeably stronger in upper grades, with 5th-grade reading and math at or above district averages, while 3rd-grade reading trails the state by more than 16 percentage points.

Nearby schools in the same district offer the most useful comparison. Hopewell Elementary School and John R Lawrence Elementary School, both within four miles and serving similarly high-poverty populations, rank at the 71st and 70th percentiles statewide — far surpassing Archdale's 35th-percentile standing. Trindale Elementary School, just a mile away, has a similar overall rank but shows stronger performance in early grades. Attendance is one factor Archdale could improve: 22.4% of students are chronically absent, compared to under 18% at each of its same-district neighbors. Given the school's strong science program and its success with English Learners and low-income students, the recent decline appears reversible with focused attention on early literacy, early math, and attendance.

355

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

Community Eligibility

All students receive free meals (2024-25) ?

207 Trindale Rd
Archdale, NC 27263-2749

(336) 431-9121

District: Randolph County School System

Students who attend Archdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Trinity Middle School
	Wheatmore Middle School
High:	Randolph Early College High School
	Trinity High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.0%

Asian:

29.6%

Hispanic:

20.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Carolina average (53% vs 61% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 38 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg56%

North Carolina avg61%

966^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 38 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

160^th of 246Randolph County School System among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	36.6	966 of 1492	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.9	966 of 1490	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.6	1005 of 1505	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.3	456 of 1502	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.9	342 of 1514	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	267 of 1489	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	73.7	330 of 1473	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	74.0	326 of 1434	77.3%	★★★★☆
2017	67.5	447 of 1429	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	70.6	384 of 1425	73.1%	★★★★☆
2015	48.3	777 of 1440	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.1	799 of 1390	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.3	597 of 1403	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.6	539 of 1388	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.7	575 of 1381	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.5	585 of 1363	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.3	621 of 1354	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.2	464 of 1324	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.9	592 of 1293	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.2	495 of 1276	61.2%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	4.2	133 of 134	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	11.4	120 of 131	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.9	122 of 130	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	38.9	86 of 114	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.6	86 of 107	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.3	77 of 95	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	52.2	196 of 519	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.7	148 of 563	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	60.9	137 of 533	74.3%	★★★★☆
2023	95.3	13 of 514	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	85.7	32 of 485	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	72.7	60 of 421	85.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	33.8	1020 of 1447	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	32.3	1039 of 1451	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.7	991 of 1455	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.6	477 of 1459	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.3	470 of 1458	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.9	316 of 1440	78.1%	★★★★☆
2019	71.4	360 of 1424	74.7%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	359 of 1405	74.4%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	53.4	477 of 743	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.0	674 of 710	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	52.7	311 of 494	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	31.9	729 of 981	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.2	835 of 961	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.3	634 of 951	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.6	198 of 915	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	170 of 893	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	73.0	145 of 843	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	33.3	638 of 865	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.2	372 of 851	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	54.5	597 of 1434	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.4	706 of 1437	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	614 of 1450	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.6	180 of 1437	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	88.2	64 of 1366	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	92.5	38 of 1329	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	78.7	176 of 1361	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.4	114 of 1332	91.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	42.6	839 of 1451	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.2	822 of 1450	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.3	965 of 1464	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.8	410 of 1461	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	78.2	258 of 1464	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	238 of 1444	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	73.9	303 of 1430	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	74.3	309 of 1413	78.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	17.6	1034 of 1146	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	27.1	938 of 1172	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.4	1056 of 1166	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	41.9	726 of 1183	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.2	502 of 1194	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.1	306 of 1172	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	67.9	347 of 1183	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	67.4	376 of 1178	68.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)62nd percentile+27 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile+23 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile+7 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)36th percentile~ school

Female (2026)30th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)26th percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)10th percentile-25 vs school

Asian (2026)1st percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science76%+8 vs state

Mathematics55%-9 vs state

Reading43%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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/reduced lunch	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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Archdale Elementary School	Public	K-5	207 Trindale Rd	Archdale	27263	Guilford County	Randolph County School System	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 431-9121	355	26	13.6		135 (38.0%)	27 (7.6%)	73 (20.6%)	105 (29.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	36.6	966^th of 1492 public elementary schools	35.3%		36.9	966^th of 1490 public elementary schools	35.2%		49.2	55.2	60.3	39.0	39.7	50.0	75.9	$9,852	$771	$9,081
Trindale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Balfour Dr	Archdale	27263	Guilford County	Randolph County School System	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 434-1516	382	29	13.4		256 (67.0%)	14 (3.7%)	34 (8.9%)	58 (15.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.5%)	38.7	925^th of 1492 public elementary schools	38.0%		49.7	746^th of 1490 public elementary schools	49.9%	179	70.9	61.8	44.6	49.1	54.5	46.4	50.0	$11,695	$1,610	$10,085
Trinity Elementary School	Public	K-5	5457 Braxton Craven Rd	Trinity	27370	Randolph County	Randolph County School System	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 431-1027	423	29	14.5		254 (60.0%)	26 (6.1%)	87 (20.6%)	31 (7.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.7%)	29.6	1102^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	26.1%		25.5	1170^th of 1490 public elementary schools	21.5%	68	57.9	48.8	40.3	54.7	41.9	40.3	58.1	$10,246	$1,254	$8,992
Allen Jay Elementary	Public	1-5	1311 East Springfield Road	High Point	27263	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 434-8490	467	39	12.0		45 (9.6%)	139 (29.8%)	128 (27.4%)	133 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	20.4	1273^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	14.7%		34.2	1016^th of 1490 public elementary schools	31.8%	257	52.7	52.1	46.0	27.3	45.2	36.0	48.0	$11,125	$1,674	$9,451
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	608 Fairview Street	High Point	27260	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 819-2890	442	29	15.0		26 (5.9%)	239 (54.1%)	132 (29.9%)	37 (8.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	9.2	1429^th of 1492 public elementary schools	4.2%		19.5	1287^th of 1490 public elementary schools	13.6%	142	45.7	37.9	37.7	25.9	34.8	29.5	45.0	$12,489	$2,439	$10,050
Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2401 Triangle Lake Road	High Point	27260	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 819-2883	390	28	13.8		33 (8.5%)	227 (58.2%)	80 (20.5%)	25 (6.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.4%)	35.5	993^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	33.4%		42.4	872^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	41.5%	121	61.5	55.6	50.0	51.9	46.7	50.0	50.0	$12,776	$1,128	$11,648
John R Lawrence Elementary School	Public	K-5	6068 Suits Rd	Archdale	27263	Guilford County	Randolph County School System	No	No	No	No	(336) 861-8100	394	26	15.1		313 (79.4%)	12 (3.0%)	29 (7.4%)	23 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	68.2	453^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	69.6%		70.4	384^th of 1490 public elementary schools	74.2%	69	71.2	68.9	67.9	58.9	60.7	62.3	83.0	$9,527	$549	$8,978
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	320 Wrightenberry Street	High Point	27260	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 819-2925	411	28	14.6		42 (10.2%)	133 (32.4%)	184 (44.8%)	39 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	7	1452^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	2.7%		12.2	1388^th of 1490 public elementary schools	6.8%	64	48.4	19.0	9.5	40.6	29.3	23.8	30.2	$11,303	$1,794	$9,509
Union Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	3523 Triangle Lake Road	High Point	27260	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 819-2130	495	33	15.2		34 (6.9%)	270 (54.5%)	111 (22.4%)	56 (11.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	16.5	1342^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	10.1%		32.7	1041^st of 1490 public elementary schools	30.1%	301	50.0	43.7	42.5	29.6	33.7	38.4	58.3	$10,545	$1,525	$9,020
Hopewell Elementary School	Public	K-5	6294 Welborn Road	Trinity	27370	Randolph County	Randolph County School System	No	No	No	No	(336) 861-2030	679	47	14.4		555 (81.7%)	13 (1.9%)	56 (8.2%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.9%)	69	434^th of 1492 public elementary schools	70.9%		80.5	241^st of 1490 public elementary schools	83.8%	193	66.1	80.2	78.8	59.1	62.1	57.5	74.3	$8,788	$503	$8,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Archdale Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Archdale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Archdale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Trinity Middle School
Middle : Wheatmore Middle School
High : Randolph Early College High School
High : Trinity High School

What is the racial makeup of Archdale Elementary School?

Students at Archdale Elementary School are 38% White, 30% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Archdale Elementary School a good school?

Archdale Elementary School ranks 966^th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Archdale Elementary School in?

Randolph County School System

How many students attend Archdale Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 355 students attended Archdale Elementary School.

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