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Area Schools

The Point is served by the award-winning Iredell-Statesville school system, which includes Woodland Heights Elementary School, Brawley Middle School and Lake Norman High School.

In the Spotlight: Brawley Middle School
	Brawley Middle School received national attention when it was named a “School to Watch.” "Schools to Watch" is an initiative that was launched in 1999 by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. The National Forum gives high-performing middle schools this designation if the school is deemed academically excellent, developmentally responsive and socially equitable.

Woodland Heights Elementary School (Grades K-5)
288 Forest Lake Blvd., Mooresville, N.C. 28117
Phone: (704) 663-1370
Principal: Olivia Riddle
Approximate enrollment: 704

"Woodland Heights is fortunate to have a high-quality staff; a safe, positive environment; and a very dedicated, active PTO."
- Olivia Riddle, Principal

• A brand-new facility with state-of-the-art science and computer labs and a production room.
• The school's curriculum emphasizes science and technology.
• The school has a very active PTO for parents who are interested in getting involved.

Brawley Middle School (Grades 6-8)
664 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, N.C. 28117
Phone: (704) 664-4430
Principal: Roberta Ellis, "2005 Iredell-Statesville Schools Principal of the Year"
Approximate enrollment: 863

"We're proud of our students' community service, their academic achievement and the support we receive from parents and others in southern Iredell County."
- Roberta Ellis, Principal

• Brawley Middle School received national attention when it was named a "School to Watch.**"
• Named a 2003-2004 Honor School of Excellence* and achieved high growth, meaning students averaged substantially more than a year's progress.
• Students can participate in numerous activities, including team sports, academic clubs and fine arts programs.
• Each grade-level team is involved in a community service project.
• Student-led conferences keep parents informed of their child's progress.

Lake Norman High School (Grades 9-12)
186 Doolie Road, Mooresville, N.C. 28117
Phone: (704) 799-8555
Principal: Penny Hedrick
Approximate enrollment: 1,400

"At Lake Norman High School, our faculty seeks to work collaboratively to ensure the academic and social success of every student. Our teachers are dedicated to providing the highest of academic standards, as well as the stimulus for student learning in the classroom. We believe that learning is a life-long endeavor that enhances the quality of every life, and we are committed to instilling this belief in our students."
- Penny Hedrick, Principal

• Named a School of Distinction*** for the past two years.
• Lake Norman High School offers a full-range of rigorous academic programs with an emphasis on Advanced Placement and college preparatory courses, as well as fine arts programs in theater, band and chorus.
• Sstate-of-the-art athletic facilities help the athletic teams compete at the highest level.

Sources: Woodland Heights Elementary School, Brawley Middle School and Lake Norman High School

Click here to learn more about Iredell-Statesville Schools.

A wide variety of private schools are also available to The Point's children.

* Honor School of Excellence is the state’s highest rating and is defined as a school that met the new federal standards.

** Schools to Watch is an initiative that was launched in 1999 by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-grades Reform. The National Forum gives high-performing middle schools this designation if the school is deemed academically excellent, developmentally responsive and socially equitable.

*** School of Distinction is defined as a school that made or exceeded growth goals; 80 to 89.9 percent of its students test at or above grade level.