Banner Elk, NC has 2 high schools with 887 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 Banner Elk score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Banner Elk greatly exceed expectations.

Banner Elk, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,170 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 Banner Elk score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Banner Elk exceed expectations.

Banner Elk, NC has 3 elementary schools with 592 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 Banner Elk score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Banner Elk greatly exceed expectations.

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Banner Elk, NC has a total population of 4,333 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

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Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

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Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Banner Elk, NC.

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