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Iredell-Statesville Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
38
Schools
20,721
Students
$12,479
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
46.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
88.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Iredell-Statesville Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 20,721 students across 38 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 9 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,479 is below the national average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (38)
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Iredell Middle06–08352
Lakeshore Middle06–08608
North Iredell Middle06–08551
Oakwood Middle IB School06–08500
The Brawley School06–08639
Third Creek Middle06–08400
Troutman Middle06–08399
West Iredell Middle06–08546
Woodland Heights Middle06–08542
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Discovery Program at The SpringsPK–1225
ISS Virtual AcademyKG–12148
Northview AcademyKG–1295
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,479-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
25%
State
53.9%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal
21.5%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
38
Schools
20,721
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.4%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 38 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Iredell-Statesville Schools has 38 public schools, serving a total of 20,721 students.
What is the graduation rate for Iredell-Statesville Schools?
The graduation rate is 88.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Iredell-Statesville Schools spend per student?
Iredell-Statesville Schools spends $12,479 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
46% of students in Iredell-Statesville Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
No, Iredell-Statesville Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Iredell-Statesville Schools serve?
Iredell-Statesville Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Iredell-Statesville Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Iredell-Statesville Schools is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.