Total enrollment
2,098
-177 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
Caswell County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Caswell County's public-school footprint spans 6 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 2,098, the largest district being Caswell County Schools. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Caswell County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Caswell County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.0% | #78 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,098 | #84 of 98 | #2,184 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #86 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #30 of 98 | #1,821 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.1% | #12 of 98 | #85 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.6% | #38 of 94 | #338 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
22,404
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,098
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,755
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.1%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
4
1,031 students
Middle
1
432 students
High
1
635 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Caswell County Schools
2,098 students · 1 district in Caswell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Caswell County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
47
18.3% under 18
Test scores in Caswell County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- North Elementary· 48.6%
- Bartlett Yancey High· 44.6%
- South Elementary· 42.0%
- Oakwood Elementary· 41.7%
- Stoney Creek Elementary· 34.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- N L Dillard Middle· 33.0%
- Stoney Creek Elementary· 34.4%
- Oakwood Elementary· 41.7%
- South Elementary· 42.0%
- Bartlett Yancey High· 44.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Yancey High | Yanceyville | High | 09-12 | 635 | · |
| N L Dillard Middle | Yanceyville | Middle | 06-08 | 432 | · |
| Oakwood Elementary | Yanceyville | Elementary | PK-05 | 336 | · |
| North Elementary | Providence | Elementary | PK-05 | 320 | · |
| South Elementary | Mebane | Elementary | PK-05 | 235 | · |
| Stoney Creek Elementary | Reidsville | Elementary | KG-05 | 140 | · |
Cities in Caswell County
About Caswell County
Caswell County is a sparse North Carolina county of about 22,404 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 2,098 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $59,755, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% below the North Carolina median.
In terms of grade levels, Caswell County comprises 4 elementary schools (1,031 students), 1 middle school (432), and 1 high school (635).
Caswell County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,098 students across Caswell County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 8%: 2,275 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,098 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Caswell County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data