Best High Schools in 28717, NC

28717, NC has 3 high schools with 1,372 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 28717 score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28717 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Jackson Co Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students

2. Walhalla High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students

3. Blue Ridge Early College

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28717, NC

28717, NC has 1 middle schools with 845 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 28717 score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28717 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Walhalla Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28717, NC

28717, NC has 3 elementary schools with 944 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 28717 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28717 meet expectations.

1. Blue Ridge School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students

2. Tamassee-salem Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students

3. James M. Brown Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28717, NC

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

Community Factors

28717, NC has a total population of 1,728 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28717, NC

3,453

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

55%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28717, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28717, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28717, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

974 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28717, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations