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Best Schools in 28716, NC
28716, NC has 18 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,736 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 28716 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28716, NC
The top high schools in 28716, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pisgah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
2. Brevard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
3. Tuscola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
4. Erwin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28716, NC
The top middle schools in 28716, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Canton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
3. Brevard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
4. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
5. Eblen Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
6. Erwin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28716, NC
The top elementary schools in 28716, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverbend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 183 Students
2. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
3. North Canton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
4. Rosman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
5. Pisgah Forest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
6. Leicester Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students
7. Brevard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
8. Meadowbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28716, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28716, NC has a total population of 17,974 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28716, 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 28716, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28716, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28716, 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 28716, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28716, NC
How many schools are in 28716, NC?
28716, NC has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,736 students in total.
How do schools in 28716 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 28716 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 28716 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28716?
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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