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Best Schools in 28792, NC
28792, NC has 31 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 16,802 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28792 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28792, NC
The top high schools in 28792, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Henderson High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
2. North Henderson High
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
3. Reynolds High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
4. Hendersonville High
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
5. Polk County High School
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Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
6. East Henderson High
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 965 Students
7. R-s Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28792, NC
The top middle schools in 28792, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Rugby Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
3. Hendersonville Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
4. Polk County Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
5. R-s Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
6. Apple Valley Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
7. Flat Rock Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28792, NC
The top elementary schools in 28792, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hendersonville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
2. Fairview Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
3. Mills River Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
4. Clear Creek Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
5. Fletcher Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
6. The Mountain Community Sch
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The Mountain Community Sch • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
7. Pinnacle Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
8. Sunny View Elementary School
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Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
9. Bruce Drysdale Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
10. Edneyville Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28792, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28792, NC has a total population of 36,050 with 19% 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 28792, 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 28792, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28792, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28792, 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 28792, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28792, NC
How many schools are in 28792, NC?
28792, NC has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 16,802 students in total.
How do schools in 28792 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 28792 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28792 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28792?
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: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations