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Best Schools in 28605, NC
28605, NC has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,909 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 28605 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28605, NC
The top high schools in 28605, 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. Hibriten High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
3. Avery County High
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
4. West Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28605, NC
The top middle schools in 28605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avery Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28605, NC
The top elementary schools in 28605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blowing Rock Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
2. Collettsville School
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students
3. Happy Valley Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students
4. Newland Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28605, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28605, NC has a total population of 3,960 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28605, 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 28605, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28605, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28605, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28605, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28605, NC
How many schools are in 28605, NC?
28605, NC has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,909 students in total.
How do schools in 28605 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 28605 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28605 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28605?
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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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations