Best Schools in Busick, NC
Busick, NC has a total of 10 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 3,055 students attend Busick, NC schools. On average, schools in Busick score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Busick exceed expectations.
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
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students
2. Mountain Heritage High
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
3. Mcdowell Virtual Academy
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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
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. Harris Middle
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
3. West Mcdowell Middle School
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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
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. Old Fort Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
3. Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
4. North Cove Elementary School
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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
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 Busick, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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