Best Schools in Gerton, NC
Gerton, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,231 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Gerton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gerton, NC
The top high schools in Gerton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Henderson High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
2. Reynolds High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
3. Owen High
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gerton, NC
The top middle schools in Gerton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Apple Valley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
3. Owen Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gerton, NC
The top elementary schools in Gerton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
2. Black Mountain Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 147 Students
3. Black Mountain Primary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
4. Edneyville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gerton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gerton, NC has a total population of 1,239 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gerton, 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 Gerton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gerton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gerton, 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 Gerton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gerton, NC
How many schools are in Gerton, NC?
Gerton, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,231 students in total.
How do schools in Gerton perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Gerton score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Gerton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gerton?
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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