Best Schools in Balsam, NC
Balsam, NC has a total of 8 schools including 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 3,330 students attend Balsam, NC schools. On average, schools in Balsam score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Balsam greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Balsam, NC
Balsam, NC has 2 high schools with 277 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 Balsam score 88% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 81% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Balsam greatly exceed expectations.
1. Haywood Early College
SchoolGrade
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 176 Students
2. Jackson Co Early College
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in Balsam, NC
Balsam, NC has 4 middle schools with 2,035 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 Balsam score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Balsam exceed expectations.
1. Bethel Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balsam, NC
Balsam, NC has 2 elementary schools with 1,018 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 Balsam score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Balsam exceed expectations.
1. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Hazelwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
3. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
4. Cullowhee Valley School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Balsam, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Balsam, NC has a total population of 731 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Balsam, 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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Balsam, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Balsam, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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