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Best Schools in 28723, NC
28723, NC has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,616 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 28723 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28723, NC
The top high schools in 28723, 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. Pisgah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
3. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
4. Blue Ridge Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28723, NC
The top middle schools in 28723, 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. Catamount School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28723, NC
The top elementary schools in 28723, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Hazelwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
3. Blue Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
4. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
5. Cullowhee Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28723, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28723, NC has a total population of 12,316 with 59% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28723, 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 28723, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28723, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28723, 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 28723, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28723, NC
How many schools are in 28723, NC?
28723, NC has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,616 students in total.
How do schools in 28723 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 28723 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 28723 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28723?
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: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations