Best Schools in Almond, NC
Almond, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,712 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Almond underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Almond, NC
The top high schools in Almond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robbinsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
2. Swain County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
Best Middle Schools in Almond, NC
The top middle schools in Almond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swain County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
2. Robbinsville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 250 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Almond, NC
The top elementary schools in Almond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swain County West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
2. Robbinsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Almond, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Almond, NC has a total population of 902 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Almond, 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 Almond, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Almond, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Almond, 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 Almond, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Almond, NC
How many schools are in Almond, NC?
Almond, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,712 students in total.
How do schools in Almond perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Almond score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Almond underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Almond?
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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