Best High Schools in Elk Park, NC

Elk Park, NC has 3 high schools with 891 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Elk Park score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Elk Park greatly exceed expectations.

1. Watauga Innovation Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

2. Avery County High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students

Best Middle Schools in Elk Park, NC

Elk Park, NC has 3 middle schools with 742 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Elk Park score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Elk Park exceed expectations.

1. Cranberry Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students

2. Avery Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Elk Park, NC

Elk Park, NC has 3 elementary schools with 592 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Elk Park score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Elk Park greatly exceed expectations.

1. Banner Elk Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students

2. Valle Crucis Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students

3. Freedom Trail Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students

4. Newland Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Elk Park, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Elk Park, NC has a total population of 2,145 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Elk Park, NC

2,225

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elk Park, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

16.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.73 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elk Park, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elk Park, NC.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

996 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Elk Park, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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