Best Schools in Dillingham, NC
Dillingham, NC has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,616 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Dillingham don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dillingham, NC
The top high schools in Dillingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
2. Mountain Heritage High
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
3. Owen High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dillingham, NC
The top middle schools in Dillingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 504 Students
2. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
3. East Yancey Middle
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
4. Owen Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dillingham, NC
The top elementary schools in Dillingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barnardsville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students
2. Weaverville Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 303 Students
3. Black Mountain Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 147 Students
4. South Toe Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
5. Black Mountain Primary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
6. Williams Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
7. Weaverville Primary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dillingham, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dillingham, NC has a total population of 988 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dillingham, 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 Dillingham, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dillingham, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dillingham, 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 Dillingham, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dillingham, NC
How many schools are in Dillingham, NC?
Dillingham, NC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,616 students in total.
How do schools in Dillingham perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Dillingham score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Dillingham don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dillingham?
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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