Best Schools in 28789, NC
28789, NC has a total of 8 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 3,902 students attend 28789, NC schools. On average, schools in 28789 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28789 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28789, NC
28789, NC has 3 high schools with 1,560 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 28789 score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28789 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jackson Co Early College
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
2. Smoky Mountain High School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
3. Swain County High School
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28789, NC
28789, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,600 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 28789 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28789 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Swain County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28789, NC
28789, NC has 2 elementary schools with 742 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 28789 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28789 exceed expectations.
1. Fairview Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
2. Swain County West Elementary
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
3. Swain County East Elementary
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
4. Smokey Mountain Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28789, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28789, NC has a total population of 5,534 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28789, 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 28789, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28789, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28789, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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