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Best Schools in 28905, NC
28905, NC has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,297 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28905 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28905, NC
The top high schools in 28905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy High
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
2. Andrews High
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Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
3. The Oaks Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28905, NC
The top middle schools in 28905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
2. Andrews Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28905, NC
The top elementary schools in 28905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peachtree Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
2. Murphy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
3. Andrews Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28905, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28905, NC has a total population of 3,211 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28905, 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 28905, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28905, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28905, 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 28905, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28905, NC
How many schools are in 28905, NC?
28905, NC has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,297 students in total.
How do schools in 28905 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 28905 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28905 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28905?
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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