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Best Schools in 28705, NC
28705, NC has 10 public schools (1 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,396 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 28705 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28705, NC
The top high schools in 28705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mitchell High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28705, NC
The top middle schools in 28705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranberry Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
2. East Yancey Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
3. Avery Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
4. Bowman Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 202 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28705, NC
The top elementary schools in 28705, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freedom Trail Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
2. Burnsville Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
3. Riverside Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students
4. Gouge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students
5. Greenlee Primary
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28705, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28705, NC has a total population of 6,206 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28705, 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 28705, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28705, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28705, 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 28705, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28705, NC
How many schools are in 28705, NC?
28705, NC has 10 public schools: 1 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,396 students in total.
How do schools in 28705 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 28705 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 28705 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28705?
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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