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Best Schools in 28752, NC
28752, NC has 24 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,273 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 28752 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28752, NC
The top high schools in 28752, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdowell Academy For Innovation
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 113 Students
2. Mcdowell Early College
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students
3. Mountain Heritage High
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
4. R-s Central High School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
5. Mcdowell High School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
6. Mitchell High
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
7. Mcdowell Virtual Academy
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28752, NC
The top middle schools in 28752, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foothills Community School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
2. East Yancey Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
3. R-s Middle School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
4. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
5. East Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28752, NC
The top elementary schools in 28752, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Fort Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. Pinnacle Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
3. Eastfield Global Magnet School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
4. Marion Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
5. Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
6. South Toe Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
7. Nebo Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
8. West Marion Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
9. Glenwood Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
10. North Cove Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28752, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28752, NC has a total population of 29,596 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28752, 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 28752, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28752, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28752, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28752, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28752, NC
How many schools are in 28752, NC?
28752, NC has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,273 students in total.
How do schools in 28752 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 28752 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 28752 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28752?
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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