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Best Schools in 28694, NC
28694, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,073 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 28694 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28694, NC
The top high schools in 28694, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Early College High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 135 Students
2. West Wilkes High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
3. Ashe County High
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Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28694, NC
The top middle schools in 28694, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. West Wilkes Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28694, NC
The top elementary schools in 28694, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
2. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students
3. Mountain View Elementary
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
4. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28694, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28694, NC has a total population of 7,801 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28694, 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 28694, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28694, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28694, 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 28694, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28694, NC
How many schools are in 28694, NC?
28694, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,073 students in total.
How do schools in 28694 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 28694 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 28694 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28694?
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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