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

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 129 Students

2. Hayesville High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students

3. Murphy High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students

4. Copper Basin High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students

5. Hiwassee Dam High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students

2. Hayesville Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 120 Students

2. Peachtree Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students

3. Hayesville Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 270 Students

4. Martins Creek Elementary/mid

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 184 Students

5. Murphy Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students

6. Ranger Elementary/middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 258 Students

7. Copper Basin Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Polk County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students

8. Shepherd Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Shepherd Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 17 Students

9. Murphy Adventist Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

3,921

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

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

D+

23.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

835 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28906, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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