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Best Schools in 28791, NC
28791, NC has 18 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,643 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 28791 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28791, NC
The top high schools in 28791, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
2. North Henderson High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
3. Hendersonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28791, NC
The top middle schools in 28791, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rugby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Hendersonville Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
3. Apple Valley Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28791, NC
The top elementary schools in 28791, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenn C Marlow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
2. Hendersonville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
3. Mills River Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
4. Etowah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
5. Clear Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
6. Fletcher Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
7. Bruce Drysdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
8. Wild Oak Independent School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wild Oak Independent School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 19 Students
9. Immaculata Catholic School
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Projected Test Scores
Immaculata Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
10. Montessori Country Day
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Projected Test Scores
Montessori Country Day • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 61 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28791, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28791, NC has a total population of 14,880 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28791, 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 28791, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28791, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28791, 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 28791, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28791, NC
How many schools are in 28791, NC?
28791, NC has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,643 students in total.
How do schools in 28791 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 28791 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28791 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28791?
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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