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Best Schools in 28721, NC
28721, NC has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,659 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 28721 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28721, NC
The top high schools in 28721, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Haywood Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 176 Students
2. Madison Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students
3. Pisgah High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
4. Tuscola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28721, NC
The top middle schools in 28721, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
3. Madison Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
4. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28721, NC
The top elementary schools in 28721, 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. Junaluska Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
3. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
4. North Canton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
5. Hot Springs Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 140 Students
6. Jonathan Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
7. Clyde Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28721, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28721, NC has a total population of 10,570 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28721, 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 28721, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28721, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28721, 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 28721, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28721, NC
How many schools are in 28721, NC?
28721, NC has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,659 students in total.
How do schools in 28721 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 28721 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 28721 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28721?
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: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 52%
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