Best Schools in Airport, NC
Airport, NC has a total of 8 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 4,421 students attend Airport, NC schools. On average, schools in Airport score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Airport exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Airport, NC
Airport, NC has 3 high schools with 2,168 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 Airport score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Airport exceed expectations.
1. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
2. Swain County High School
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
3. Cherokee Central High School
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee Central High School • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in Airport, NC
Airport, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,289 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 Airport score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Airport exceed expectations.
1. Swain County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Airport, NC
Airport, NC has 2 elementary schools with 964 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 Airport score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Airport don't meet expectations.
1. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
2. Swain County East Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
3. Smokey Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
4. Cherokee Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Airport, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Airport, NC has a total population of 1,500 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Airport, 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 Airport, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Airport, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Airport, 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 Airport, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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