Best High Schools in 28736, NC

High schools
1
Students
132
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 28736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Blue Ridge Early College

D

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28736, NC

Elementary schools
1
Students
165
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28736, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Blue Ridge School

C

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28736, NC

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

Community Factors

28736, NC has a total population of 926 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28736, NC

297

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28736, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

18.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.93 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28736, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28736, NC.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

395 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28736, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28736, NC

How many schools are in 28736, NC?

28736, NC has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 297 students in total.

How do schools in 28736 perform on state tests?

On average, 2 schools in 28736 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28736 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28736?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 28736, NC

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28717, NC

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
28783, NC

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
28774, NC

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
28723, NC

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
28741, NC

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
28747, NC

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
28708, NC

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
28775, NC

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
28734, NC

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
28772, NC

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations