Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, Elkin High School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Elkin High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkin High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkin High School?
The graduation rate of Elkin High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Elkin High School?
384 students attend Elkin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Elkin High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkin High School?
Elkin High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elkin High School offer ?
Elkin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elkin High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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