Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Highfalls Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highfalls Elementary serves the northern part of Bennett, NC, covering an area of approximately 57.4 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highfalls Elementary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highfalls Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highfalls Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#607 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highfalls Elementary School's ranking?
Highfalls Elementary School is ranked #607 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Highfalls Elementary School often compared to?
Highfalls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett School, Carthage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Highfalls Elementary School?
293 students attend Highfalls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Highfalls Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highfalls Elementary School?
Highfalls Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highfalls Elementary School offer ?
Highfalls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highfalls Elementary School part of?
Highfalls Elementary School is part of Moore County Schools.
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