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Best Schools in 28707, NC
28707, NC has 4 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,510 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 28707 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28707, NC
The top high schools in 28707, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
2. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28707, NC
The top middle schools in 28707, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catamount School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28707, NC
The top elementary schools in 28707, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28707, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28707, NC has a total population of 66 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28707, 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 28707, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28707, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28707, 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 28707, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28707, NC
How many schools are in 28707, NC?
28707, NC has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,510 students in total.
How do schools in 28707 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 28707 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 28707 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28707?
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: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations