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Best Schools in 28739, NC
28739, NC has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,615 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28739 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28739, NC
The top high schools in 28739, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
2. Brevard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
3. Hendersonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
4. East Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 965 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28739, NC
The top middle schools in 28739, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rugby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Hendersonville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
3. Brevard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
4. Flat Rock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28739, NC
The top elementary schools in 28739, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hendersonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
2. Etowah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
3. Atkinson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
4. Pisgah Forest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
5. Bruce Drysdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
6. Hillandale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
7. Mud Creek Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Mud Creek Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28739, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28739, NC has a total population of 20,978 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28739, 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 28739, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28739, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28739, 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 28739, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28739, NC
How many schools are in 28739, NC?
28739, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,615 students in total.
How do schools in 28739 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28739 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28739 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28739?
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: 67%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations