Best Schools in Barkers Creek, NC
Barkers Creek, NC has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,252 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Barkers Creek underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barkers Creek, NC
The top high schools in Barkers Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Mountain High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barkers Creek, NC
The top elementary schools in Barkers Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smokey Mountain Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barkers Creek, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barkers Creek, NC has a total population of 79 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barkers Creek, 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 Barkers Creek, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barkers Creek, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barkers Creek, 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 Barkers Creek, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barkers Creek, NC
How many schools are in Barkers Creek, NC?
Barkers Creek, NC has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,252 students in total.
How do schools in Barkers Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Barkers Creek score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Barkers Creek underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barkers Creek?
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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