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Best Schools in 28698, NC
28698, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,465 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28698 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28698, NC
The top high schools in 28698, 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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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28698, NC
The top middle schools in 28698, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 28698, NC
The top elementary schools in 28698, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 134 Students
2. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students
3. Green Valley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 309 Students
4. Mabel Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28698, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28698, NC has a total population of 2,277 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28698, 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 28698, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28698, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28698, 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 28698, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28698, NC
How many schools are in 28698, NC?
28698, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,465 students in total.
How do schools in 28698 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 28698 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28698 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28698?
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: 32%
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations