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Best Schools in 28902, NC
28902, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,303 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 28902 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28902, NC
The top high schools in 28902, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
2. Murphy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28902, NC
The top middle schools in 28902, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
2. Murphy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28902, NC
The top elementary schools in 28902, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 270 Students
2. Martins Creek Elementary/mid
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
3. Hayesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 377 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28902, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28902, NC has a total population of 1,377 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28902, 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 28902, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28902, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28902, 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 28902, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28902, NC
How many schools are in 28902, NC?
28902, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,303 students in total.
How do schools in 28902 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 28902 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 28902 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28902?
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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