A+
Excellent
93/100

Elkin High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 334 Elk Spur St, Elkin, NC 28621
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 82% · Math 65% proficient · 77th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
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

93
Repit Score
out of 100
384
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%77/100reading 88th percentile, math 66th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%94/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% 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 proficiency82% (+36 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency65% (+22 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+13 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White87%65%reading +19 pts, math +1 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income70%50%reading +31 pts, math +16 pts88th 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 334 Elk Spur St
City Elkin
ZIP Code 28621
District 3701380
NCES School ID 370138000562
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28621

Understanding the community around Elkin High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,493
Per Capita Income $28,747
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%
High School or Higher 83.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $142,200
Median Rent $801
Owner-Occupied 69.2%
Renter-Occupied 30.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Elkin High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.2%
Hispanic/Latino 24.2%
Black 3.4%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 384
Teachers (FTE) 29.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Elkin High?
Elkin High has a Repit School Score of 93 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, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Elkin High?
Elkin High has 384 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Elkin High serve?
Elkin High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Elkin High receive per student?
Elkin High receives $12,847 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Elkin High in 28621 ▼
Avg Home Value
$230,851
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+8.7%
% Renters
30.8%

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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