Best High Schools in 28709, NC

28709, NC has 2 high schools with 1,005 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28709 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28709 exceed expectations.

1. North Buncombe High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

2. Middle College

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 49 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28709, NC

28709, NC has 2 middle schools with 912 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28709 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28709 greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Windy Ridge Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students

2. Owen Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28709, NC

28709, NC has 2 elementary schools with 567 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28709 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28709 underperform expectations.

1. Williams Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

2. Barnardsville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28709, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28709, NC has a total population of 2,214 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28709, NC

2,484

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28709, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28709, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28709, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

994 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28709, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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