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Best Schools in 28622, NC
28622, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,786 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 28622 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28622, NC
The top high schools in 28622, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watauga Innovation Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Avery County High
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Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28622, NC
The top middle schools in 28622, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranberry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28622, NC
The top elementary schools in 28622, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Banner Elk Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
2. Valle Crucis Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students
3. Freedom Trail Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28622, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28622, NC has a total population of 2,508 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28622, 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 28622, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28622, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28622, 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 28622, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28622, NC
How many schools are in 28622, NC?
28622, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,786 students in total.
How do schools in 28622 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 28622 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 28622 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28622?
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: 35%
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations