A
Very Good
86/100

Hominy Valley Elementary

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 450 Enka Lake Road, Candler, NC 28715
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 52% · Math 47% proficient · 69th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
428
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%69/100reading 73rd percentile, math 64th percentile among North Carolina elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +25 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency47% (+5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading +4 pts, math -6 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +9 pts, math -3 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 450 Enka Lake Road
City Candler
ZIP Code 28715
District 3700450
NCES School ID 370045002508
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28715

Understanding the community around Hominy Valley Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,025
Per Capita Income $36,283
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%
High School or Higher 92.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $270,100
Median Rent $1,175
Owner-Occupied 74.0%
Renter-Occupied 26.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hominy Valley Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.7%
Hispanic/Latino 15.9%
Black 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 428
Teachers (FTE) 30.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hominy Valley Elementary?
Hominy Valley Elementary has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hominy Valley Elementary?
Hominy Valley Elementary has 428 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Hominy Valley Elementary serve?
Hominy Valley Elementary serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hominy Valley Elementary receive per student?
Hominy Valley Elementary receives $14,785 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hominy Valley Elementary in 28715 ▼
Avg Home Value
$419,046
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,827
1-Year Change
-0.1%
% Renters
26.0%

Other Schools in 28715

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026