Caswell County Schools, NC

Original Research by School Decision on Caswell County Schools

Caswell County Schools serves rural communities across Caswell County in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The district encompasses six schools from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, with an enrollment spread fairly evenly across elementary, middle, and high school grades.

State testing results from the most recent year show proficiency rates well below what most families would hope for. In English language arts, about a third of students in grades three through eight met proficiency on state assessments. In math, the proficiency rate was in a similar range. Science proficiency was somewhat higher, though the testing pool there is smaller since science testing occurs in fewer grade levels. These outcomes have been a defining challenge for the district. In a significant development, Caswell County Schools officially exited Low Performing District status in the fall of 2025, a state accountability designation that had affected oversight and perception. That transition is recent enough that its long-term meaning remains to be seen, though it signals the district is moving in a different direction.

The student body reflects the rural character of Caswell County. Close to half the enrollment is white, with Black students making up the next largest share. Hispanic enrollment is smaller but present. A substantial portion of students likely qualify for free or reduced-price lunch based on county economic conditions, though the district has not made that data publicly available. State testing data on students with disabilities or English learners is also not available in the district's public reporting.

Demographically, the district is small, with an enrollment of roughly two thousand students across the county. Elementary schools are distributed across multiple locations: North Elementary, South Elementary, Oakwood Elementary, and Stoney Creek Elementary serve the lower grades, followed by N L Dillard Middle and Bartlett Yancey High for middle and secondary students.

The district faces significant infrastructure challenges that will shape school operations and family experience for several years. Oakwood Elementary was flagged for major safety and operational issues and has received a substantial state grant for complete renovation. As a result, for the 2026-2027 school year, Oakwood students will be relocated to other buildings: some moving temporarily to South Elementary while others in self-contained classes move to Dillard Middle School. The Oakwood building itself will be fully vacated during renovation. This multi-year transition means some families' school assignments will shift, and the physical learning environment at destination schools will be affected by the influx of temporary students.

Board leadership and county officials are also openly discussing whether to consolidate elementary schools. Both North and South Elementary operate well below capacity, while Oakwood and Stoney Creek have even smaller enrollments. No consolidation decisions have been finalized, but the conversation signals that attendance zones and which buildings serve which communities could change in the coming years. This kind of structural uncertainty sometimes affects home values and family stability, and parents considering the district would be wise to monitor these discussions closely.

The housing market across the county varies considerably by location. Home values range widely depending on which town or zip code, with some areas considerably more expensive than others. Rental costs are modest relative to home values, and mortgage affordability is close to national norms. The county's economic context includes steady but modest unemployment and median household income somewhat above the national average.

Caswell County Schools is a district in transition, both in its accountability status and in its physical plant. Families considering the district should understand that test proficiency is below typical state and national benchmarks, that major construction activity will affect elementary school assignments in the near term, and that further consolidation conversations may reshape the district's footprint. At the same time, the recent exit from low-performing status and the investment in facility renovation suggest the district and its county are committed to improvement.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,149

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 10%

Black 38%

White 46%

Asian 0%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

35%

46%

Gr 4

45%

72%

Gr 5

35%

50%

Gr 6

23%

38%

Gr 7

22%

50%

Gr 8

28%

57%

Gr 38

32%

53%

Math

Gr 3

61%

74%

Gr 4

54%

63%

Gr 5

44%

56%

Gr 6

23%

38%

Gr 7

18%

41%

Gr 8

21%

30%

Gr 38

37%

50%

Science

Gr 5

47%

65%

Gr 8

44%

68%

Gr 38

46%

67%

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Stoney Creek Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

41%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

38%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

52%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$230,752

Year-over-year change+3.4%

Range across 16 ZIP codes$161K to $507K

vs. state typical0.68x

vs. national typical0.63x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (16 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
27379	Yanceyville	$177K	+4.5%	20.8%
27212	Blanch	$216K	+10.2%	12.1%
27311	Pelham	$161K	+2.4%	9.5%
27291	Leasburg	$296K	+2.7%	8.2%
27320	Reidsville	$211K	+1.4%	7.0%
27302	Mebane	$355K	-0.2%	6.3%
27315	Providence	$213K	+0.6%	6.0%
27305	Milton	$164K	+5.3%	5.8%
27314	Prospect Hill	$257K	-2.0%	5.8%
27244	Elon	$318K	+1.5%	5.3%

Showing top 10 of 16 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,309/mo

Year-over-year change+1.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$955 to $1,847/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
27320	Reidsville	$955	—	7.0%
27302	Mebane	$1,626	+1.5%	6.3%
27217	Burlington	$1,358	+1.8%	5.1%
27249	Gibsonville	$1,847	—	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,164/mo

Home price / national median income2.8x

Annual rent / national median income18.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$145/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$337,273 (-0.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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