B
Good
76/100

Cherryville Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 700 East Academy Street, Cherryville, NC 28021
Overall
B
76/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 37% · Math 52% proficient · 57th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
B+
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

76
Repit Score
out of 100
389
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%57/100reading 41st percentile, math 73rd percentile among North Carolina elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs 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 +13 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 proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency52% (+10 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
White37%57%reading -21 pts, math -1 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income25%45%reading -3 pts, math +20 pts70th 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 700 East Academy Street
City Cherryville
ZIP Code 28021
District 3701620
NCES School ID 370162000673
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28021

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,377
Per Capita Income $28,961
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 87.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,800
Median Rent $838
Owner-Occupied 75.7%
Renter-Occupied 24.3%
View full data for ZIP 28021 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 28021 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 28021 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cherryville Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.0%
Black 6.9%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 389
Teachers (FTE) 28.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cherryville Elementary?
Cherryville Elementary has a Repit School Score of 76 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Cherryville Elementary?
Cherryville Elementary has 389 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Cherryville Elementary serve?
Cherryville Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cherryville Elementary receive per student?
Cherryville Elementary receives $11,856 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cherryville Elementary in 28021 ▼
Avg Home Value
$252,011
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,100
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
24.3%

Other Schools in 28021

View all schools and real estate data for 28021 →

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