Freedom High School
511 Independence Blvd, Morganton, NC 28655
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,374
SAT Overall Score
1180
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Gamewell Middle School
3210 Gamewell School Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
486
Math Proficiency
34%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
34%
Mountain View Elementary
805 Bouchelle St, Morganton, NC 28655
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
730
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
37%
Hudson Middle School
291 Pine Mountain Rd, Hudson, NC 28638
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
547
Math Proficiency
54%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
South Caldwell High School
7035 Spartan Dr, Hudson, NC 28638
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,299
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
61%
West Caldwell High School
300 W Caldwell Dr, Lenoir, NC 28645
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
687
SAT Overall Score
1120
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
22
Gamewell Elementary School
2904 Morganton Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
519
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
36%
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
709 Lovelady Rd, Valdese, NC 28690
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
656
SAT Overall Score
1130
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Drexel Elementary School
100 Alta Vista St, Morganton, NC 28655
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
478
Math Proficiency
65%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
Heritage Middle School
1951 Enon Rd, Valdese, NC 28690
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
440
Math Proficiency
63%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
Baton Elementary School
1400 Baton School Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
347
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
Walter R. Johnson Middle School
701 Lenoir Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
439
Math Proficiency
41%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
28%
Valley View Day Program School
For families seeking quality education in Smoky Creek, NC the area offers 13 school options including the highly-rated Jimmy C. Draughn High School (8/10 on GreatSchools) and Heritage Middle School (A- on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 79% math proficiency. Learn more about what Smoky Creek has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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