Best High Schools in 28713, NC

High schools
3
Students
2,274
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 28713, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin High

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students

2. Swain County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students

3. Cherokee Central High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Cherokee Central High School • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 709 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28713, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,651
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 28713, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Macon Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students

2. Mountain View Intermediate

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students

3. Swain County Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28713, NC

Elementary schools
6
Students
1,965
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28713, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Swain County West Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students

2. Mountain Discovery

C+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Discovery Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 174 Students

3. Iotla Valley Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students

4. Swain County East Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students

5. Grace Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Grace Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 21 Students

6. Cherokee Central Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Cherokee Central Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28713, NC

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

Community Factors

28713, NC has a total population of 8,595 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28713, NC

6,013

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28713, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

29.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.18 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28713, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28713, NC.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

782 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

22 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28713, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28713, NC

How many schools are in 28713, NC?

28713, NC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,013 students in total.

How do schools in 28713 perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in 28713 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 28713 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28713?

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: 54%
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