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Best Schools in 28754, NC
28754, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,199 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28754 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28754, NC
The top high schools in 28754, 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. Madison Velocity Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28754, NC
The top middle schools in 28754, 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. Madison Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28754, NC
The top elementary schools in 28754, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mars Hill Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
2. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28754, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28754, NC has a total population of 8,171 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28754, 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 28754, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28754, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28754, 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 28754, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28754, NC
How many schools are in 28754, NC?
28754, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,199 students in total.
How do schools in 28754 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 28754 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28754 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28754?
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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