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Best Schools in 28704, NC
28704, NC has 19 public schools (4 high, 7 middle, 7 elementary) serving 13,472 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28704 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28704, NC
The top high schools in 28704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
2. North Henderson High
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
3. Roberson High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
4. Enka High
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28704, NC
The top middle schools in 28704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Rugby Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
3. Valley Springs Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 634 Students
4. Koontz Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 650 Students
5. Enka Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 573 Students
6. Apple Valley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
7. Enka Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28704, NC
The top elementary schools in 28704, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenn C Marlow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
2. Mills River Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
3. Glen Arden Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
4. Fletcher Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
5. Hominy Valley Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
6. Estes Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 732 Students
7. Avery's Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28704, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28704, NC has a total population of 23,593 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28704, 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 28704, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28704, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28704, 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 28704, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28704, NC
How many schools are in 28704, NC?
28704, NC has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 13,472 students in total.
How do schools in 28704 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 28704 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28704 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28704?
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: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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