Best Schools in Gay, NC
Gay, NC has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,661 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Gay underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gay, NC
The top high schools in Gay, 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 Gay, NC
The top elementary schools in Gay, 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
Education & Community Snapshot in Gay, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gay, NC has a total population of 512 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gay, 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 Gay, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gay, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gay, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gay, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gay, NC
How many schools are in Gay, NC?
Gay, NC has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,661 students in total.
How do schools in Gay perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Gay score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Gay underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gay?
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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