Best Schools in Balsam Grove, NC
Balsam Grove, NC has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,372 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Balsam Grove meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Balsam Grove, NC
The top high schools in Balsam Grove, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pisgah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
2. Brevard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
3. Tuscola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
4. Rosman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
5. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
Best Middle Schools in Balsam Grove, NC
The top middle schools in Balsam Grove, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Rosman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students
3. Brevard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balsam Grove, NC
The top elementary schools in Balsam Grove, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Rosman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
3. T C Henderson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 125 Students
4. Pisgah Forest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
5. Brevard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
6. Cullowhee Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Balsam Grove, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Balsam Grove, NC has a total population of 742 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Balsam Grove, 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 Balsam Grove, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Balsam Grove, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Balsam Grove, 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 Balsam Grove, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Balsam Grove, NC
How many schools are in Balsam Grove, NC?
Balsam Grove, NC has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,372 students in total.
How do schools in Balsam Grove perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Balsam Grove score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Balsam Grove meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Balsam Grove?
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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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations