For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,474 students in Cornelius, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 294 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cornelius, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cornelius, NC are William Amos Hough High School, Bailey Middle School and J.v. Washam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cornelius, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cornelius have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cornelius, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Amos Hough High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12420 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 344-0514
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 344-0514
Grades: 9-12
| 2,470 students
Rank: #22.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Rank: #33.
J.v. Washam Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9611 Westmoreland Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1071
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1071
Grades: K-5
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Cornelius Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21126 Catawba Ave
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-3905
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-3905
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17609 Old Statesville Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 896-9500
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 896-9500
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cornelius, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Cornelius, NC include William Amos Hough High School, Bailey Middle School and J.v. Washam Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cornelius, NC?
5 public schools are located in Cornelius, NC.
What percentage of students in Cornelius, NC go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cornelius, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cornelius, NC?
Cornelius, NC public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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