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Carson High School

China Grove, NC


Carson High School
290 Kress Venture Dr
China Grove, NC  28023
Phone: 704-855-7297
Rowan County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 6 out of 10 stars
6  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,011
Type: Regular School
Carson High School

Carson High School



Metro Area Ranking

#49
Metro Area High School Ranking: Carson High School is ranked #49 out of 105 of the best high schools in Charlotte and surrounding areas (53rd percentile). Cick the link to see all 105 high schools.

State Ranking

#214
Statewide High School Ranking: Carson High School is ranked #214 out of 470 of the best high schools in North Carolina (54th percentile). Click the link to see all 470 high schools.

Overall, Carson High School is a 6-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Rowan County, NC. Carson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,011 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

94.9
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: Carson High School had a Student Growth Score of 94.9. This placed Carson High School in the 92nd percentile of 2375 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
B
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.


Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - 1%
 Asian - 1%
 Black - 4%
 Black - 4%
 Hispanic - 21%
 Hispanic - 21%
 Two or More Races - 5%
 Two or More Races - 5%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 69%
 White - 69%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Carson High School for the 2024-2025 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All NC Schools
State Average
English 16.2 46th 15.8
Math 17.1 36th 17.6
Reading 17.8 43rd 18.2
Science 17.8 42nd 17.9

Nearly all North Carolina public and charter school students who are enrolled in grade 11 for the first time are required to take the ACT. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Carson High stack up against those of other high schools in North Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 94% - Carson High School
 90% - Median of North Carolina high schools
 94% - Carson High School
 90% - Median of North Carolina high schools

End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

 65% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 65% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 4 (Solid)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)
 7% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC English 2

 41% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 41% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 30% - Level 4 (Solid)
 30% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC Math I

 51% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 51% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 31% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 31% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 17% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2024-2025 school year. Rankings for Carson High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
China Grove Middle School
1.7 miles China Grove 6-8
China Grove Elementary School
2.4 miles China Grove PK-5
Bostian Elementary School
3.0 miles China Grove K-5
Southeast Middle School
3.6 miles Salisbury 6-8
South Rowan High School
3.8 miles China Grove 9-12
Knollwood Elementary School
3.8 miles Salisbury PK-5
Corriher Lipe Middle School
4.2 miles Landis 6-8
Landis Elementary School
4.4 miles Landis K-5
Koontz Elementary School
5.0 miles Salisbury PK-5
Jackson Park Elementary School
5.4 miles Kannapolis K-5
North Kannapolis Elementary School
5.8 miles Kannapolis PK-5
Granite Quarry Elementary School
6.2 miles Salisbury PK-5
Shive Elementary School
6.4 miles Rockwell PK-5
A L Brown High School
6.4 miles Kannapolis 9-12
GW Carver Elementary School
6.5 miles Kannapolis K-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
China Grove Middle School
1.7 miles 6-8
China Grove Elementary School
2.4 miles PK-5
Bostian Elementary School
3.0 miles K-5
Southeast Middle School
3.6 miles 6-8
South Rowan High School
3.8 miles 9-12
Knollwood Elementary School
3.8 miles PK-5
Corriher Lipe Middle School
4.2 miles 6-8
Landis Elementary School
4.4 miles K-5
Koontz Elementary School
5.0 miles PK-5
Jackson Park Elementary School
5.4 miles K-5
North Kannapolis Elementary School
5.8 miles PK-5
Granite Quarry Elementary School
6.2 miles PK-5
Shive Elementary School
6.4 miles PK-5
A L Brown High School
6.4 miles 9-12
GW Carver Elementary School
6.5 miles K-5


Charter Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Concord Lake STEAM Academy
8.0 miles Kannapolis K-8
Carolina International School
15.3 miles Concord K-12
Gray Stone Day
10 
16.1 miles Misenheimer 6-12
Pine Lake Preparatory
10 
17.1 miles Mooresville K-12
Community School of Davidson
10 
17.8 miles Davidson K-12
Langtree Charter Academy
18.1 miles Mooresville K-12
Bradford Preparatory School
18.2 miles Charlotte K-12
Lakeside Charter Academy
18.6 miles Cornelius K-8
Iredell Charter Academy
18.7 miles Troutman K-8
A.C.E. Academy
19.2 miles Harrisburg K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Concord Lake STEAM Academy
8.0 miles K-8
Carolina International School
15.3 miles K-12
Gray Stone Day
10 
16.1 miles 6-12
Pine Lake Preparatory
10 
17.1 miles K-12
Community School of Davidson
10 
17.8 miles K-12
Langtree Charter Academy
18.1 miles K-12
Bradford Preparatory School
18.2 miles K-12
Lakeside Charter Academy
18.6 miles K-8
Iredell Charter Academy
18.7 miles K-8
A.C.E. Academy
19.2 miles K-8