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Best Schools in Cullowhee, NC
Cullowhee, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,654 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Cullowhee underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cullowhee, NC
The top high schools in Cullowhee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
2. Blue Ridge Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cullowhee, NC
The top elementary schools in Cullowhee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
2. Blue Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
3. Cullowhee Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
4. Heritage Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cullowhee, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cullowhee, NC has a total population of 10,698 with 64% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cullowhee, 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 Cullowhee, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cullowhee, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cullowhee, 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 Cullowhee, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cullowhee, NC
How many schools are in Cullowhee, NC?
Cullowhee, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,654 students in total.
How do schools in Cullowhee perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Cullowhee score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Cullowhee underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cullowhee?
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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Every school in Cullowhee
1 of 1 schools in Cullowhee carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Cullowhee. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.