Best Schools in Erastus, NC
Erastus, NC has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,815 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Erastus underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Erastus, NC
The top high schools in Erastus, 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 Erastus, NC
The top elementary schools in Erastus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
2. Cullowhee Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Erastus, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Erastus, NC has a total population of 281 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Erastus, 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 Erastus, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Erastus, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Erastus, 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 Erastus, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Erastus, NC
How many schools are in Erastus, NC?
Erastus, NC has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,815 students in total.
How do schools in Erastus perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Erastus score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Erastus underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Erastus?
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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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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