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Best Schools in 28657, NC
28657, NC has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,299 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28657 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28657, NC
The top high schools in 28657, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freedom High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
2. Mcdowell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
3. Avery County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28657, NC
The top middle schools in 28657, 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
2. Table Rock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
3. West Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
4. Avery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28657, NC
The top elementary schools in 28657, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freedom Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
2. Crossnore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
3. Oak Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
4. North Cove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
5. Newland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
6. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28657, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28657, NC has a total population of 9,166 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28657, 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 28657, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28657, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28657, 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 28657, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28657, NC
How many schools are in 28657, NC?
28657, NC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,299 students in total.
How do schools in 28657 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 28657 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28657 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28657?
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: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations