Best High Schools in 28651, NC

High schools
3
Students
2,045
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 28651, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Wilkes High School

B

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students

2. West Wilkes High School

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students

3. Ashe County High

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28651, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,317
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 28651, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ashe County Middle

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students

2. North Wilkes Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students

3. West Wilkes Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28651, NC

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,924
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28651, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mulberry Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

2. Millers Creek Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students

3. Mountain View Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students

4. Mount Pleasant Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28651, NC

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

Community Factors

28651, NC has a total population of 6,425 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28651, NC

5,545

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28651, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28651, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28651, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

977 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28651, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28651, NC

How many schools are in 28651, NC?

28651, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,545 students in total.

How do schools in 28651 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 28651 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28651 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28651?

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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