Serving 137 students in grades 9-13, Tri-county Early College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-county Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Tri-county Early College High School's student population of 137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tri-county Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-county Early College High School is 0.40, 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
#204 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-county Early College High School's ranking?
Tri-county Early College High School is ranked #204 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-county Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Tri-county Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Tri-county Early College High School?
137 students attend Tri-county Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Tri-county Early College High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-county Early College High School?
Tri-county Early College High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri-county Early College High School offer ?
Tri-county Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri-county Early College High School part of?
Tri-county Early College High School is part of Cherokee County Schools School District.
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