Best Schools in 28906, NC
28906, NC has a total of 16 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 3,921 students attend 28906, NC schools. On average, schools in 28906 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28906 exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28906, NC
28906, NC has 5 high schools with 1,434 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28906 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28906 meet expectations.
1. Tri-county Early College High
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 129 Students
2. Hayesville High
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Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
3. Murphy High
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
4. Copper Basin High School
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Polk County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students
5. Hiwassee Dam High
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28906, NC
28906, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,152 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28906 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28906 exceed expectations.
1. Murphy Middle
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
2. Hayesville Middle
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Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28906, NC
28906, NC has 6 elementary schools with 1,335 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28906 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28906 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 120 Students
2. Peachtree Elementary
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students
3. Hayesville Elementary
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Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 270 Students
4. Martins Creek Elementary/mid
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 184 Students
5. Murphy Elementary
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
6. Ranger Elementary/middle
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Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 258 Students
7. Copper Basin Elementary School
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Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students
8. Shepherd Academy
SchoolGrade
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Shepherd Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 17 Students
9. Murphy Adventist Christian School
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Murphy Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28906, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28906, NC has a total population of 19,958 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28906, 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 28906, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28906, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28906, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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