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Best Schools in 28753, NC
28753, NC has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,231 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28753 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28753, NC
The top high schools in 28753, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students
2. North Buncombe High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
3. Madison High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students
4. Erwin High
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
5. Madison Velocity Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28753, NC
The top middle schools in 28753, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 504 Students
2. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
3. Madison Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
4. Eblen Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
5. Erwin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28753, NC
The top elementary schools in 28753, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hot Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 140 Students
2. North Buncombe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students
3. Mars Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
4. Brush Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
5. Leicester Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28753, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28753, NC has a total population of 11,618 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28753, 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 28753, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28753, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28753, 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 28753, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28753, NC
How many schools are in 28753, NC?
28753, NC has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,231 students in total.
How do schools in 28753 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28753 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28753 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28753?
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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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations