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Best Schools in 28751, NC
28751, NC has 11 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,660 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 28751 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28751, NC
The top high schools in 28751, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuscola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
2. Smoky Mountain High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
3. Cherokee Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central High School • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28751, NC
The top middle schools in 28751, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28751, NC
The top elementary schools in 28751, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hazelwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
2. Jonathan Valley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
3. Scotts Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
4. Swain County East Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
5. Cherokee Central Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28751, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28751, NC has a total population of 3,962 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28751, 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 28751, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28751, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28751, 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 28751, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28751, NC
How many schools are in 28751, NC?
28751, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,660 students in total.
How do schools in 28751 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 28751 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 28751 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28751?
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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