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Best Schools in 28719, NC
28719, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,847 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 28719 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28719, NC
The top high schools in 28719, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
2. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
3. Cherokee Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central High School • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28719, NC
The top middle schools in 28719, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catamount School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
2. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28719, NC
The top elementary schools in 28719, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonathan Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
2. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
3. Swain County East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
4. Smokey Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
5. New Kituwah Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Kituwah Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 90 Students
6. Cherokee Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28719, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28719, NC has a total population of 8,210 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28719, 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 28719, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28719, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28719, 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 28719, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28719, NC
How many schools are in 28719, NC?
28719, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,847 students in total.
How do schools in 28719 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28719 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 28719 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28719?
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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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations