Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rural Hall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Hall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rural Hall Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rural Hall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Hall Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1921 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
26%
25%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Hall Elementary School's ranking?
Rural Hall Elementary School is ranked #1921 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rural Hall Elementary School often compared to?
Rural Hall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Richmond Elementary School, Speas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Rural Hall Elementary School?
517 students attend Rural Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rural Hall Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Hall Elementary School?
Rural Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rural Hall Elementary School offer ?
Rural Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rural Hall Elementary School part of?
Rural Hall Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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