Best High Schools in 28786, NC

28786, NC has 6 high schools with 1,462 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28786 score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28786 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Haywood Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 176 Students

2. Jackson Co Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students

3. Tuscola High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students

4. Central Haywood High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28786, NC

28786, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,484 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28786 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28786 exceed expectations.

1. Bethel Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students

2. Waynesville Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students

3. Canton Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28786, NC

28786, NC has 6 elementary schools with 2,377 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28786 score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28786 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bethel Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students

2. Junaluska Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

3. Hazelwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students

4. Jonathan Valley Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students

5. Clyde Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students

6. Scotts Creek Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students

7. Cullowhee Valley School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students

8. Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 6 • 8 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28786, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28786, NC has a total population of 20,736 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28786, NC

6,927

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28786, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28786, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28786, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,793 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28786, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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