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Best Schools in 28725, NC
28725, NC has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,014 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 28725 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28725, NC
The top high schools in 28725, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28725, NC
The top elementary schools in 28725, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
2. Smokey Mountain Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28725, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28725, NC has a total population of 57 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28725, 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 28725, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28725, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28725, 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 28725, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28725, NC
How many schools are in 28725, NC?
28725, NC has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,014 students in total.
How do schools in 28725 perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in 28725 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 28725 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28725?
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: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations