Best High Schools in 28762, NC

28762, NC has 3 high schools with 913 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28762 score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28762 exceed expectations.

1. Mcdowell Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students

2. Mountain Heritage High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students

3. Middle College

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 49 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28762, NC

28762, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,278 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28762 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28762 exceed expectations.

1. East Yancey Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students

2. Owen Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students

3. West Mcdowell Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28762, NC

28762, NC has 5 elementary schools with 1,428 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28762 score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28762 exceed expectations.

1. South Toe Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students

2. Black Mountain Primary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students

3. Old Fort Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students

4. Pleasant Gardens Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students

5. West Marion Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28762, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28762, NC has a total population of 6,674 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28762, NC

3,619

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28762, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28762, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28762, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

986 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

24 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28762, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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