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Best Schools in 28779, NC
28779, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,482 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28779 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28779, NC
The top high schools in 28779, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Co Early College
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
2. Smoky Mountain High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
3. Jackson Community School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28779, NC
The top middle schools in 28779, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catamount School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28779, NC
The top elementary schools in 28779, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
2. Scotts Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
3. Cullowhee Valley School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
4. Smokey Mountain Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
5. Heritage Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Heritage Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28779, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28779, NC has a total population of 16,946 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28779, 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 28779, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28779, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28779, 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 28779, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28779, NC
How many schools are in 28779, NC?
28779, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,482 students in total.
How do schools in 28779 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 28779 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28779 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28779?
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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