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Best Schools in 28786, NC
28786, NC has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,017 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 28786 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28786, NC
The top high schools in 28786, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
3. Tuscola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
4. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
5. Central Haywood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28786, NC
The top middle schools in 28786, 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
3. Canton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
4. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28786, NC
The top elementary schools in 28786, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Junaluska Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
2. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
3. Hazelwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
4. Jonathan Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
5. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
6. Clyde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
7. Blue Ridge Adventist Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 28786, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 28786, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28786, NC
How many schools are in 28786, NC?
28786, NC has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,017 students in total.
How do schools in 28786 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 28786 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 28786 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28786?
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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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations