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Best Schools in 28906, NC
28906, NC has 15 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 3,684 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 28906 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28906, NC
The top high schools in 28906, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri-county Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 129 Students
2. Hayesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
3. Murphy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
4. Hiwassee Dam High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28906, NC
The top middle schools in 28906, 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 28906, NC
The top elementary schools in 28906, 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. Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
3. Ranger Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
4. Hayesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 270 Students
5. Murphy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
6. Martins Creek Elementary/mid
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
7. Hayesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 377 Students
8. Shepherd Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 17 Students
9. Murphy Adventist Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28906, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28906, NC
How many schools are in 28906, NC?
28906, NC has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 3,684 students in total.
How do schools in 28906 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 28906 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 28906 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28906?
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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