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Best Schools in 28773, NC
28773, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,032 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 28773 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28773, NC
The top high schools in 28773, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
2. East Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 965 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28773, NC
The top middle schools in 28773, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
2. Flat Rock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28773, NC
The top elementary schools in 28773, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saluda Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students
2. Tryon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
3. Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
4. Upward Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28773, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28773, NC has a total population of 3,420 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28773, 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 28773, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28773, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28773, 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 28773, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28773, NC
How many schools are in 28773, NC?
28773, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,032 students in total.
How do schools in 28773 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 28773 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 28773 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28773?
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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