Best Schools in Black Mountain, NC
Black Mountain, NC has a total of 17 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 5,572 students attend Black Mountain, NC schools. On average, schools in Black Mountain score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Black Mountain greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Black Mountain, NC
Black Mountain, NC has 5 high schools with 676 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 Black Mountain score 80% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Black Mountain greatly exceed expectations.
1. Henderson County Early College
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 205 Students
2. Rutherford Early College High School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students
3. Mcdowell Early College
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students
4. Middle College
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in Black Mountain, NC
Black Mountain, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,874 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 Black Mountain score 53% 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 Black Mountain exceed expectations.
1. Cane Creek Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Apple Valley Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
3. Owen Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
4. R-s Middle School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
5. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Black Mountain, NC
Black Mountain, NC has 7 elementary schools with 2,022 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 Black Mountain score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Black Mountain exceed expectations.
1. Hendersonville Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
2. Fairview Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
3. Black Mountain Primary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
4. Black Mountain Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 147 Students
5. Old Fort Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
6. Pinnacle Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
7. Black Mountain Montessori
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Black Mountain Montessori • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 13 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Black Mountain, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Black Mountain, NC has a total population of 10,693 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Black Mountain, 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 Black Mountain, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Black Mountain, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Black Mountain, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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