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Best Schools in 28785, NC
28785, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,547 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 28785 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28785, NC
The top high schools in 28785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pisgah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
2. Tuscola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28785, NC
The top middle schools in 28785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
2. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28785, NC
The top elementary schools in 28785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverbend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 183 Students
2. Junaluska Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
3. Jonathan Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
4. Clyde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28785, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28785, NC has a total population of 8,240 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28785, 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 28785, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28785, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28785, 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 28785, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28785, NC
How many schools are in 28785, NC?
28785, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,547 students in total.
How do schools in 28785 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 28785 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 28785 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28785?
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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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 54%
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