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Best Schools in 28701, NC
28701, NC has 11 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,135 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28701 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28701, NC
The top high schools in 28701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
2. Erwin High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
3. Madison Velocity Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28701, NC
The top middle schools in 28701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 504 Students
2. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
3. Madison Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
4. Eblen Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
5. Erwin Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28701, NC
The top elementary schools in 28701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Buncombe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 588 Students
2. North Buncombe Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students
3. Brush Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28701, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28701, NC has a total population of 4,321 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28701, 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 28701, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28701, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28701, 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 28701, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28701, NC
How many schools are in 28701, NC?
28701, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,135 students in total.
How do schools in 28701 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 28701 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28701 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28701?
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: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations