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Best Schools in 28777, NC
28777, NC has 18 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,852 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28777 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28777, NC
The top high schools in 28777, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mayland Early College
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 119 Students
2. Mountain Heritage High
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
3. Mcdowell High School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
4. Avery County High
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
5. Mitchell High
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28777, NC
The top middle schools in 28777, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranberry Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
2. East Yancey Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
3. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
4. Avery Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
5. Harris Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28777, NC
The top elementary schools in 28777, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Toe Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. North Cove Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
3. Riverside Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students
4. Greenlee Primary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students
5. Spruce Pine Montessori School
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Spruce Pine Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students
6. Deyton Elementary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28777, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28777, NC has a total population of 10,522 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28777, 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 28777, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28777, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28777, 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 28777, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28777, NC
How many schools are in 28777, NC?
28777, NC has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,852 students in total.
How do schools in 28777 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 28777 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28777 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28777?
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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