Best Schools in 28740, NC
28740, NC has a total of 16 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 5,037 students attend 28740, NC schools. On average, schools in 28740 score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28740 exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28740, NC
28740, NC has 4 high schools with 1,968 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 28740 score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28740 exceed expectations.
1. Mayland Early College
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 119 Students
2. Mountain Heritage High
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
3. Mitchell High
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
4. Unicoi Co High School
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Unicoi County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28740, NC
28740, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,330 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 28740 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28740 exceed expectations.
1. East Yancey Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. Cane River Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
3. Harris Middle
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
4. Bowman Middle
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 202 Students
5. Unicoi Co Middle School
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Unicoi County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28740, NC
28740, NC has 7 elementary schools with 1,739 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 28740 score 46% 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 28740 meet expectations.
1. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
2. Gouge Elementary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 227 Students
3. Love Chapel Elementary
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Unicoi County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
4. Burnsville Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
5. Micaville Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students
6. Temple Hill Elementary
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Unicoi County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 83 Students
7. Greenlee Primary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28740, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28740, NC has a total population of 2,259 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28740, 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 28740, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28740, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28740, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Best Schools in Cities Near 28740, NC
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- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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- Actual Test Scores: 54%
- Projected Test Scores: 48%
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- Actual Test Scores: 51%
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- Actual Test Scores: 52%
- Projected Test Scores: 49%
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- Actual Test Scores: 50%
- Projected Test Scores: 48%
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- Actual Test Scores: 51%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations