Best High Schools in 28734, NC

High schools
4
Students
1,616
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 28734, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Macon Early College High School

A-

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Hayesville High

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Franklin High

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Union Academy

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28734, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,440
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 28734, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hayesville Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

2. Macon Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

3. Mountain View Intermediate

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 28734, NC

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,402
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 28734, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hayesville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

2. Cartoogechaye Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. South Macon Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Iotla Valley Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

5. East Franklin Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

6. Hayesville Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Clay County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 377 Students

7. Trimont Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact 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

5,708

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.

Questions About Schools in 28734, NC

How many schools are in 28734, NC?

28734, NC has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,708 students in total.

How do schools in 28734 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 28734 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28734 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28734?

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%
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  • Projected: 53%
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