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Best Schools in 28740, NC
28740, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,688 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28740 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28740, NC
The top high schools in 28740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Heritage High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
2. Mitchell High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28740, NC
The top middle schools in 28740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
2. East Yancey Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28740, NC
The top elementary schools in 28740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
2. Burnsville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
3. Gouge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students
4. Greenlee Primary
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 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
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 28740, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28740, NC
How many schools are in 28740, NC?
28740, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,688 students in total.
How do schools in 28740 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 28740 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28740 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28740?
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: 53%
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