Best High Schools in 28711, NC

High schools
5
Students
5,142
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 28711, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Henderson High

B

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students

2. Reynolds High

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students

3. Owen High

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students

4. R-s Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students

5. Mcdowell High School

D+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28711, NC

Middle schools
5
Students
2,874
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 28711, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cane Creek Middle

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students

2. R-s Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

3. Apple Valley Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students

4. West Mcdowell Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

5. Owen Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 28711, NC

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,131
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28711, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students

2. Old Fort Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students

3. Pinnacle Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

4. Black Mountain Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 147 Students

5. Black Mountain Primary

C-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students

6. Edneyville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

7. Black Mountain Montessori

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Black Mountain Montessori • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 13 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28711, NC

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

Community Factors

28711, NC has a total population of 14,796 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28711, NC

10,192

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28711, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

12.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28711, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28711, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,519 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28711, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28711, NC

How many schools are in 28711, NC?

28711, NC has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,192 students in total.

How do schools in 28711 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 28711 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28711 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28711?

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: 52%
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