Best High Schools in 28734, NC

28734, NC has 6 high schools with 2,184 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 28734 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28734 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Macon Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 115 Students

2. Hayesville High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students

3. Franklin High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students

4. Swain County High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students

5. Union Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 103 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28734, NC

28734, NC has 4 middle schools with 1,925 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 28734 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28734 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Macon Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students

2. Swain County Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students

3. Hayesville Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students

4. Mountain View Intermediate

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28734, NC

28734, NC has 7 elementary schools with 2,428 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 28734 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28734 exceed expectations.

1. Hayesville Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 270 Students

2. Cartoogechaye Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 349 Students

3. South Macon Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 498 Students

4. Swain County West Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students

5. East Franklin Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students

6. Iotla Valley Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students

7. Trimont Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Trimont Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 145 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28734, NC

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

Community Factors

28734, NC has a total population of 29,264 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28734, NC

6,571

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28734, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

20.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28734, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28734, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

868 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28734, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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