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Best Schools in 28684, NC
28684, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,458 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 28684 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28684, NC
The top high schools in 28684, 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. Ashe County High
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28684, NC
The top middle schools in 28684, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28684, NC
The top elementary schools in 28684, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkway Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 647 Students
2. Westwood Elementary
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
3. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students
4. Green Valley Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 309 Students
5. Mabel Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28684, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28684, NC has a total population of 2,061 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28684, 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 28684, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28684, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28684, 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 28684, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28684, NC
How many schools are in 28684, NC?
28684, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,458 students in total.
How do schools in 28684 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 28684 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 28684 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28684?
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: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations