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Best Schools in 28801, NC
28801, NC has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,952 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 28801 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28801, NC
The top high schools in 28801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 274 Students
2. School Of Inquiry And Life Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Asheville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students
4. Middle College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28801, NC
The top middle schools in 28801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Asheville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
2. Montford North Star Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28801, NC
The top elementary schools in 28801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Claxton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
2. Isaac Dickson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
3. Hall Fletcher Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asheville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
4. Julia Street Montessori School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Julia Street Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28801, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28801, NC has a total population of 15,145 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28801, 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 28801, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
70.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
57.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28801, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28801, 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 28801, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28801, NC
How many schools are in 28801, NC?
28801, NC has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,952 students in total.
How do schools in 28801 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28801 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 28801 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28801?
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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations