Best High Schools in Busick, NC

Busick, NC has 3 high schools with 1,004 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 Busick score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Busick greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mcdowell Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students

2. Mountain Heritage High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students

3. Mcdowell Virtual Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students

Best Middle Schools in Busick, NC

Busick, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,096 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 Busick score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Busick exceed expectations.

1. East Yancey Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students

2. Harris Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students

3. West Mcdowell Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Busick, NC

Busick, NC has 4 elementary schools with 955 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 Busick score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Busick meet expectations.

1. South Toe Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students

2. Old Fort Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students

3. Pleasant Gardens Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students

4. North Cove Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Busick, NC

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

Community Factors

Busick, NC has a total population of 802 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Busick, NC

3,055

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Busick, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

13.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Busick, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

972 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Busick, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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