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Best Schools in Candler, NC
Candler, NC has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,060 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Candler don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Candler, NC
The top high schools in Candler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pisgah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
2. West Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
3. Enka High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students
Best Middle Schools in Candler, NC
The top middle schools in Candler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rugby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Canton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
3. Enka Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 573 Students
4. Enka Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Candler, NC
The top elementary schools in Candler, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mills River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
2. Candler Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 361 Students
3. Hominy Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
4. Pisgah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 166 Students
5. Sand Hill-venable Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 534 Students
6. Meadowbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
7. Asheville-pisgah Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Asheville-pisgah Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 154 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Candler, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Candler, NC has a total population of 26,734 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Candler, 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 Candler, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Candler, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Candler, 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 Candler, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Candler, NC
How many schools are in Candler, NC?
Candler, NC has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,060 students in total.
How do schools in Candler perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Candler score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Candler don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Candler?
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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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Candler
6 of 6 schools in Candler carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 4
All 6 public schools we grade in Candler. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.