Best Schools in Busick, NC
Busick, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,870 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Busick underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Busick, NC
The top high schools in Busick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Heritage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
2. Mcdowell High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
Best Middle Schools in Busick, NC
The top middle schools in Busick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Yancey Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Busick, NC
The top elementary schools in Busick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Fort Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
3. South Toe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
4. North Cove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Busick, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Busick, NC
How many schools are in Busick, NC?
Busick, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,870 students in total.
How do schools in Busick perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Busick score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Busick underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Busick?
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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