Best Schools in Chimney Rock, NC
Chimney Rock, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,164 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Chimney Rock don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chimney Rock, NC
The top high schools in Chimney Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
2. Polk County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
3. R-s Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chimney Rock, NC
The top middle schools in Chimney Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
2. R-s Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
3. Apple Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chimney Rock, NC
The top elementary schools in Chimney Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
2. Sunny View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
3. Edneyville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chimney Rock, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chimney Rock, NC has a total population of 368 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chimney Rock, 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 Chimney Rock, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chimney Rock, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chimney Rock, 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 Chimney Rock, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chimney Rock, NC
How many schools are in Chimney Rock, NC?
Chimney Rock, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,164 students in total.
How do schools in Chimney Rock perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Chimney Rock score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Chimney Rock don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chimney Rock?
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: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations