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Best Schools in 28742, NC
28742, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,128 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 28742 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28742, NC
The top high schools in 28742, 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
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Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28742, NC
The top middle schools in 28742, 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. Brevard Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28742, NC
The top elementary schools in 28742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenn C Marlow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
2. Mills River Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
3. Etowah Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
4. Pisgah Forest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28742, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28742, NC has a total population of 3,201 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28742, 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 28742, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28742, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28742, 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 28742, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28742, NC
How many schools are in 28742, NC?
28742, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,128 students in total.
How do schools in 28742 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 28742 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 28742 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28742?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 45%
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