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Best Schools in 28759, NC
28759, NC has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,500 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 28759 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28759, NC
The top high schools in 28759, 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
3. Roberson High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28759, NC
The top middle schools in 28759, 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. Valley Springs Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 634 Students
3. Brevard Middle
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Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
4. Koontz Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 650 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28759, NC
The top elementary schools in 28759, 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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Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
5. Avery's Creek Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students
6. Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School
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Mills River Seventh-day Adventist School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 51 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28759, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28759, NC has a total population of 7,331 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28759, 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 28759, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28759, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28759, 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 28759, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28759, NC
How many schools are in 28759, NC?
28759, NC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,500 students in total.
How do schools in 28759 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 28759 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 28759 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28759?
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: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations