Best Schools in Graham County, NC
Graham County, NC has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,152 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Graham County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Graham County, NC
The top high schools in Graham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robbinsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
Best Middle Schools in Graham County, NC
The top middle schools in Graham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swain County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
2. Robbinsville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 250 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Graham County, NC
The top elementary schools in Graham County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swain County West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
2. Robbinsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Graham County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Graham County, NC has a total population of 8,030 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Graham County, 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 Graham County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Graham County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Graham County, 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 Graham County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Graham County, NC
How many schools are in Graham County, NC?
Graham County, NC has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,152 students in total.
How do schools in Graham County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Graham County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Graham County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Graham County?
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: 53%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Graham County
1 places in Graham County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Robbinsville (3)
School districts (1)
- Graham County Schools (3 schools)