Best Schools in Dillsboro, NC
Dillsboro, NC has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,014 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Dillsboro underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dillsboro, NC
The top high schools in Dillsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Mountain High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dillsboro, NC
The top elementary schools in Dillsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
2. Smokey Mountain Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dillsboro, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dillsboro, NC has a total population of 342 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dillsboro, 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 Dillsboro, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dillsboro, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dillsboro, 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 Dillsboro, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dillsboro, NC
How many schools are in Dillsboro, NC?
Dillsboro, NC has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,014 students in total.
How do schools in Dillsboro perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Dillsboro score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Dillsboro underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dillsboro?
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: 55%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations