Iredell-statesville Schools, NC

Original Research by School Decision on Iredell-statesville Schools

Iredell-Statesville Schools is a district-wide system serving Iredell County, North Carolina, with enrollment spanning pre-K through early college. The district enrolls a diverse population across elementary, middle, high schools, and alternative and career pathways. The student body is roughly evenly split between white students and students of color, with Hispanic and Black students making up the largest share of that latter group, and a notable Asian population as well.

In elementary through middle grades, state testing shows proficiency in math at a rate somewhat above half of students tested, with science proficiency also in that range. Reading and language arts proficiency sits slightly lower, near half. These results place the district in a position where it is closing in on baseline benchmarks but has not yet reached them consistently. The district's own assessment framework suggests a student body with mixed readiness across core subjects.

The district operates a traditional school calendar but adopted an early-start option to allow students to complete first-semester exams before winter break and to align with community college schedules. That change, publicly reported, was tied to dual-enrollment interest; it reflects a deliberate integration with post-secondary pathways that many families in the region appear to value.

The district includes dedicated pathways beyond the traditional academic track. A Career Academy and Technical School serves students pursuing workforce credentials. Two early-college programs—Crossroads Arts and Sciences Early College and Agriculture and Science Early College—allow students to earn community college credit or degrees while still in high school. Oakwood Middle has an International Baccalaureate program. A virtual academy option exists for families preferring remote instruction. These offerings suggest the district is designed to accommodate varied student interests and trajectories.

The housing market in Iredell County spans a range. Median home values fall into a moderate band for the region, with some variation by zip code: areas closer to Mooresville and Davidson command higher prices, while Statesville-area neighborhoods are lower. Rental markets align with that gradient. Mortgage affordability sits at a level typical for the state and modestly above the national average, meaning families here face real cost but not extreme constraint. One factor shaping home decisions now is ongoing school redistricting. The district is preparing for the 2027-2028 opening of a new high school, Weathers Creek High School in Troutman, and a new elementary school. This represents the largest redistricting since the city-county school merger and will reshape boundaries for several existing schools, potentially affecting which schools families can attend based on address. Families already reconsidering home purchases based on zoning uncertainty have made that clear in public forums, so the timing matters if relocation is in your plans.

Among Iredell County's districts, chronic absenteeism in Iredell-Statesville is below the county midpoint, a point in favor of engagement. Per-pupil spending sits in the middle-to-upper range within the county. The district does not report a four-year graduation rate in the available data, so that metric cannot be assessed here.

The district serves a growing area with diverse communities and is actively expanding capacity and pathways. For families drawn to a mix of traditional academics, career and technical options, and dual-credit early-college routes, the infrastructure is in place. The ongoing transition with new school openings and redistricting means it pays to talk directly with the district about how boundaries may affect your specific address or intended school, especially if school assignment is tied to a home purchase decision.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

20,721

Grades

PK–13

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 18%

Black 14%

White 58%

Asian 3%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

34%

56%

Gr 4

44%

66%

Gr 5

35%

65%

Gr 6

33%

60%

Gr 7

33%

55%

Gr 8

39%

61%

Gr 38

36%

60%

Math

Gr 3

52%

76%

Gr 4

43%

71%

Gr 5

45%

72%

Gr 6

35%

70%

Gr 7

35%

61%

Gr 8

31%

60%

Gr 38

41%

68%

Science

Gr 5

48%

72%

Gr 8

42%

68%

Gr 38

45%

70%

Schools in this District

38 schools are officially reported under this district.

East Iredell Middle

Woodland Heights Middle

Celeste Henkel Elementary

Central Elementary

Cool Spring Elementary

East Iredell Elementary

Union Grove Elementary

West Iredell High

West Iredell Middle

Lake Norman Elementary

N B Mills Elementary

Oakwood Middle IB School

Third Creek Elementary

Collaborative College for Technology

Woodland Heights Elementary

Coddle Creek Elementary

Cloverleaf Elementary

Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College

Career Academy and Technical School

Agriculture and Science Early College

Discovery Program at The Springs

ISS Virtual Academy

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

1 grade reported

58%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

51%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

61%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$335,627

Year-over-year change+3.5%

Range across 16 ZIP codes$232K to $660K

vs. state typical1.00x

vs. national typical0.91x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (16 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
28625	Statesville	$309K	+3.5%	36.3%
28677	Statesville	$282K	+2.5%	15.4%
28634	Harmony	$288K	+5.9%	10.3%
28117	Mooresville	$632K	+0.6%	6.9%
28660	Olin	$350K	+4.2%	5.9%
28689	Union Grove	$349K	+9.1%	5.4%
28166	Troutman	$391K	+0.2%	5.4%
28678	Stony Point	$271K	+4.5%	4.3%
28115	Mooresville	$409K	+0.9%	3.6%
27013	Cleveland	$309K	+1.3%	2.7%

Showing top 10 of 16 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,802/mo

Year-over-year change+1.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,484 to $2,024/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
28625	Statesville	$1,932	+0.7%	36.3%
28677	Statesville	$1,484	+1.6%	15.4%
28117	Mooresville	$1,590	+0.5%	6.9%
28166	Troutman	$2,024	+3.0%	5.4%
28115	Mooresville	$1,919	+1.7%	3.6%
28036	Davidson	$2,024	+4.5%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,694/mo

Home price / national median income4.0x

Annual rent / national median income25.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$109/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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