Best Schools in Balsam, NC
Balsam, NC has 10 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,337 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Balsam meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Balsam, NC
The top high schools in Balsam, 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. Pisgah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
3. Tuscola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
4. 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, NC
The top middle schools in Balsam, 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. Catamount School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
3. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balsam, NC
The top elementary schools in Balsam, 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. Hazelwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
3. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Balsam, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Balsam, NC
How many schools are in Balsam, NC?
Balsam, NC has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,337 students in total.
How do schools in Balsam perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Balsam score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Balsam meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Balsam?
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: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations