Best Schools in Airport, NC
Airport, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,407 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Airport meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Airport, NC
The top high schools in Airport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
2. Cherokee Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central High School • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in Airport, NC
The top middle schools in Airport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catamount School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Airport, NC
The top elementary schools in Airport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
3. Cherokee Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Airport, NC
How many schools are in Airport, NC?
Airport, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,407 students in total.
How do schools in Airport perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Airport score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Airport meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Airport?
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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