Serving 991 students in grades 9-12, Statesville High 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Statesville High School's student population of 991 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
991 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Statesville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Statesville High School is 0.67, 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
#1790 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
30%
22%
Black
47%
24%
White
16%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Statesville High School's ranking?
Statesville High School is ranked #1790 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Statesville High School often compared to?
Statesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Iredell High School, Lake Norman High School, South Iredell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Statesville High School?
The graduation rate of Statesville High School is 85%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Statesville High School?
991 students attend Statesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Statesville High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Statesville High School?
Statesville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Statesville High School offer ?
Statesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Statesville High School part of?
Statesville High School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools.
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