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Best Schools in 28783, NC
28783, NC has 9 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,673 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 28783 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28783, NC
The top high schools in 28783, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
2. Pisgah High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
3. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
4. Blue Ridge Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28783, NC
The top middle schools in 28783, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Catamount School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28783, NC
The top elementary schools in 28783, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Blue Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
3. Cullowhee Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28783, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28783, NC has a total population of 1,485 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28783, 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 28783, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28783, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28783, 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 28783, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28783, NC
How many schools are in 28783, NC?
28783, NC has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,673 students in total.
How do schools in 28783 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 28783 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 28783 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28783?
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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