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Best Schools in 28714, NC
28714, NC has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,277 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28714 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28714, NC
The top high schools in 28714, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
2. Mountain Heritage High
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
3. Owen High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
4. Mcdowell High School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
5. Mitchell High
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28714, NC
The top middle schools in 28714, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 504 Students
2. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
3. Cane River Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
4. East Yancey Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
5. Owen Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28714, NC
The top elementary schools in 28714, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barnardsville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students
2. Old Fort Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
3. Black Mountain Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 147 Students
4. South Toe Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
5. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
6. Black Mountain Primary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
7. Burnsville Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
8. Greenlee Primary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students
9. Genesis Academy, Inc.
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Genesis Academy, Inc. • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 45 Students
10. Micaville Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28714, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28714, NC has a total population of 16,449 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28714, 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 28714, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28714, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28714, 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 28714, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28714, NC
How many schools are in 28714, NC?
28714, NC has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,277 students in total.
How do schools in 28714 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 28714 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28714 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28714?
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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations