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Best Schools in 28604, NC
28604, NC has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,440 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28604 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28604, NC
The top high schools in 28604, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watauga Innovation Academy
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Avery County High
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28604, NC
The top middle schools in 28604, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranberry Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
2. Avery Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28604, NC
The top elementary schools in 28604, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Banner Elk Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
2. Valle Crucis Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students
3. Cove Creek Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
4. Freedom Trail Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
5. Bethel Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 134 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28604, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28604, NC has a total population of 6,804 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28604, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28604, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28604, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28604, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28604, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28604, NC
How many schools are in 28604, NC?
28604, NC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,440 students in total.
How do schools in 28604 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 28604 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28604 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28604?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations