Best High Schools in Fontana Dam, NC

Fontana Dam, NC has 2 high schools with 923 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 Fontana Dam score 48% 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 Fontana Dam exceed expectations.

1. Robbinsville High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Graham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students

2. Swain County High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fontana Dam, NC

Fontana Dam, NC has 2 middle schools with 735 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 Fontana Dam score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fontana Dam greatly exceed expectations.

1. Swain County Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students

2. Robbinsville Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Graham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 250 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fontana Dam, NC

Fontana Dam, NC has 2 elementary schools with 867 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 Fontana Dam score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fontana Dam meet expectations.

1. Robbinsville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Graham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students

2. Swain County East Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fontana Dam, NC

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

Community Factors

Fontana Dam, NC has a total population of 118 with 19% 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 Fontana Dam, NC

2,525

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 Fontana Dam, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

12.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.17 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fontana Dam, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

F

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

10 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fontana Dam, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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