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Best Iredell County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 31,284 students in Iredell County, NC (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,332 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Iredell County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Iredell County, NC are Collaborative College For Technology, Crossroads Arts And Science Early Colleg and The Brawley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iredell County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Iredell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Iredell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Collaborative College For Technology
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-5450
Gr: 9-13 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crossroads Arts And Science Early Colleg
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
476 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-0034
Gr: 9-13 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
The Brawley School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
132 Swift Arrow Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Agriculture And Science Early College
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
158 Raider Rd
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4056
Gr: 9-13 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Oakwood Middle Ib School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
321 Clegg Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Gr: K-12 | 1,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
288 Forest Lake Boulevard
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4083 Wilkesboro Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 876-0746
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Lake Norman High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
186 Doolie Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
483 Rocky River Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
South Iredell High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
299 Old Mountain Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 528-4536
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Mooresville High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
659 E Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
880 Sharon Sch Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lake Norman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 Oak Tree Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Woodland Heights Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
272 Forest Lake Blvd
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 664-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Langtree Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
154 Foundation Ct
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Gr: K-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Coddle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
141 Frank's Crossing Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 439-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
North Iredell High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
156 Raider Road
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4191
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
252 Lakeshore School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 W Mcneely Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2550
Gr: K-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2121.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
839 S Magnolia St
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Iredell Charter Academy Of Arts &science
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
251 Home Improvement Street
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 508-0104
Gr: K-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
East Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1711 Landis Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1438 Coddle Creek Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2680
Gr: 3-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2525.
Troutman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
220 S Main St
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-4526
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
Iss Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
222 Knox Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2727.
Celeste Henkel Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1503 Old Mountain Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
244 Lakeshore School Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-0187
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Career Academy And Technical School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Old Murdock Rd
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
139 Harmony School Road
Harmony, NC 28634
(980) 781-3058
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1748 Charlotte Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-2582
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3232.
Troutman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Rumple St
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-5137
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3333.
West Iredell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
213 Warrior Dr
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3434.
Mooresville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
233 Kistler Farm Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2720
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3535.
Discovery School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
222 Knox St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Iredell County, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Iredell County, NC include Collaborative College For Technology, Crossroads Arts And Science Early Colleg and The Brawley School.
How many public schools are located in Iredell County?
52 public schools are located in Iredell County.
What percentage of students in Iredell County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Iredell County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iredell County?
Iredell County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Iredell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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