Troutman Schools

Falls Cove is served by the award-winning Iredell-Statesville school system, which includes Troutman Elementary School, Troutman Middle School and South Iredell High School.

The Iredell-Statesville school system (ISS) ranks in the top 20 for North Carolina school systems. The school system’s SAT scores rank 10th in the state, and are above both regional and national averages.
ISS is a national leader among school systems with its use of virtual and online courses, such as Troutman Middle School’s Nova Net. ISS is also leading North Carolina school systems in the use of online learning. Lowe’s Education Foundation recognized ISS’s attempts at bringing classrooms into the 21st century and provided a $250,000 grant for classroom technology.
ISS was the first large school system in the nation to use microwave technology, leading to significant increases in bandwidth across the school system. The faster bandwidth allows more students to access the Web at one time, and provides faster Internet connections in the classrooms.
The Iredell-Statesville school system has partnered with the Iredell County Commission on two phases of school construction to prepare for the county’s estimated growth. More than 891,000 square feet have been added to Iredell County schools since 2002.

A wide array of excellent private schools, as well as Davidson College, Queens College, Central Piedmont Community College, Wake Forest University, Johnson C. Smith University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, are just a short drive away.

Troutman Elementary School (Grades K-5)
220 South Main St., Troutman, N.C. 28166
Phone: (704) 528-4526
Principal: Kim Cressman
Approximate enrollment: 812
“Together at Troutman Elementary School, we will explore, learn and achieve to become the best we can be.”

Computers in every classroom, as well as two computer labs, are used for both enrichment and remediation purposes.
Two resource classes and a self-contained classroom for special needs students are available.
The school offers exceptional programs, including English as a second language services and support, Odyssey of the Mind, “Battle of the Books” and a robotics program.
Troutman Elementary works closely with Troutman Youth Athletic Association (TYAA) for sports.

Troutman Middle School (Grades 6-8)
305 Rumple St., Troutman, N.C. 28166
Phone: (704) 528-6028
Principal: Jeff James
Approximate enrollment: 435
“The mission of Troutman Middle School is to provide a positive and rigorous learning environment. Through quality teaching and teamwork, we will challenge all students to meet their academic potential.”

Troutman Middle is a small community school with a lot of parent input, involvement and volunteers.
This year, North Carolina gives the STAR award to Troutman Middle School for its diversity, high growth and for being above the state average on end-of-grade tests. Troutman Middle School is one of only two schools in the district to receive this year's award.
Advanced math and English classes are offered, and typically the school is above state level in all subjects.
Students have the option of taking the entire core curriculum through a computerized, self-paced program called
Nova Net.
Discovery classes are offered during school and include robotics, band, Spanish and chorus. After school, students participate in book club, Odyssey of the Mind, dance troupe and WTMS (television broadcast).
Student Council Service Club and Honor Chorus are available for honors students.
Students can participate in football, volleyball, basketball, cross country, wrestling and girls’ soccer.
The school has tennis courts on the school grounds from a partnership with the Town of Troutman.

South Iredell High School (Grades 9-12)
299 Old Mountain Road, Statesville, N.C. 28677
Phone: (704) 528-4536
Principal: David Dixon
Approximate enrollment: 815
“South Iredell is a small, but thriving, community-centered school. Strong school spirit, an academic focus and visionary leadership are quickly setting this school apart. The Viking Nation is leading the way to student success.”
- Principal David Dixon

South Iredell High is a growing school with a young, dynamic staff who are looking to improve student performance.
The test scores continue to improve, and the school is eagerly seeking the elusive “Triple Safe” award. It’s a rural, closely knit community with much school spirit, and the administration is eager for kids and parents to tour the school.
School updates start this spring. Planned are 12 new classrooms outfitted with science and computer lab spaces. The school will convert the current media center into classrooms, and a new media center will be built. In addition, a new gymnasium and field house are planned, along with a full weight room.
Sports offered include soccer, golf, tennis, softball, baseball, football, volleyball, cross country, track and field, basketball, swimming and cheerleading. Nine of the sports programs offer both junior varsity and varsity levels.
Students can participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities such as competitive band, chorus and drama programs, the award-winning school newspaper and student council. Junior ROTC took fourth place in last year’s Eastern Regional competition, and the Junior Engineering Club was second in the state at last year’s competition.
South Iredell High works with children on every developmental level – severely disabled to “exceptional children.”
The EC program is one of the county’s best.

Sources: Troutman Elementary School, Troutman Middle School, South Iredell High School and the Iredell-Statesville
school system.