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Iredell-Statesville Schools


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With more than 20,000 students, Iredell-Statesville Schools ranks among the 20 largest school districts in North Carolina. Our teachers represent a wealth of knowledge, with the average teacher in our district having 15 years of teaching experience. Iredell-Statesville Schools is committed to innovation and continuous improvement. In addition to traditional school settings, the district provides a wide range of exciting educational opportunities through our choice programs specifically designed for unique student needs.

Iredell County


Iredell County is the perfect blend of urban, suburban, and rural- with an abundance of agricultural resources, as well as sophisticated technical industry. From lakeside to countryside, the county is rich with thriving communities and sleepy little towns under the Carolina blue skies. The weather ranges throughout the year, typically having cool winters and warm summers.

Iredell County
  • Lake Norman boasts more than 520 miles of shoreline
  • Less than 2 hours to the Blue Ridge Mountains; 4 hours to the Atlantic Ocean
  • Within easy driving distance to: Charlotte (40 mi.); Winston-Salem (40 mi.); Greensboro (60 mi.); Asheville (90 mi.); Raleigh (150 mi.); and Wilmington (250 mi.)
  • Nearby spectator sports include Carolina Panthers football, Charlotte Hornets basketball, Carolina Hurricanes hockey, and numerous minor league baseball teams
  • Hub of NASCAR Race fans, with many race shops located in Iredell County. The Charlotte Motor Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway are less than 45 minutes away.
  • A variety of nearby colleges and universities, including: Mitchell Community College, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, Lenoir-Rhyne, Gardner-Webb, Catawba College, Wake Forest, Appalachian State, and more