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Best Schools in 28607, NC
28607, NC has 11 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,688 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28607 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28607, NC
The top high schools in 28607, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watauga High
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1272 Students
2. Watauga Innovation Academy
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28607, NC
The top elementary schools in 28607, 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. Parkway Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 647 Students
3. Hardin Park Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 851 Students
4. Valle Crucis Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students
5. Two Rivers Community School
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Two Rivers Community School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 164 Students
6. Cove Creek Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
7. Watauga Virtual Academy
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 44 Students
8. Green Valley Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 309 Students
9. Mountain Pathways School
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Mountain Pathways School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 60 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28607, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28607, NC has a total population of 35,553 with 50% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28607, 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 28607, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28607, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28607, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28607, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28607, NC
How many schools are in 28607, NC?
28607, NC has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,688 students in total.
How do schools in 28607 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 28607 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28607 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28607?
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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