Best Schools in Clinchfield, NC
Clinchfield, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,982 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Clinchfield underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clinchfield, NC
The top high schools in Clinchfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdowell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clinchfield, NC
The top middle schools in Clinchfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
2. East Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clinchfield, NC
The top elementary schools in Clinchfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastfield Global Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
2. North Cove Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clinchfield, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clinchfield, NC has a total population of 85 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clinchfield, 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 Clinchfield, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clinchfield, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clinchfield, 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 Clinchfield, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clinchfield, NC
How many schools are in Clinchfield, NC?
Clinchfield, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,982 students in total.
How do schools in Clinchfield perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Clinchfield score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Clinchfield underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clinchfield?
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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