Best High Schools in 28646, NC

High schools
1
Students
613
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
58%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 28646, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Avery County High

D+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28646, NC

Middle schools
1
Students
230
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 28646, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Avery Middle

D

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28646, NC

Elementary schools
2
Students
385
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 28646, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Banner Elk Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students

2. Newland Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28646, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28646, NC has a total population of 658 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28646, NC

1,228

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28646, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

19.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28646, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28646, NC.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

952 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28646, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28646, NC

How many schools are in 28646, NC?

28646, NC has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,228 students in total.

How do schools in 28646 perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in 28646 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28646 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28646?

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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