Best Schools in Grandfather, NC
Grandfather, NC has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,052 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Grandfather underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grandfather, NC
The top high schools in Grandfather, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avery County High
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grandfather, NC
The top middle schools in Grandfather, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avery Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grandfather, NC
The top elementary schools in Grandfather, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newland Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grandfather, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grandfather, NC has a total population of 85 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grandfather, 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 Grandfather, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grandfather, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grandfather, 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 Grandfather, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grandfather, NC
How many schools are in Grandfather, NC?
Grandfather, NC has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,052 students in total.
How do schools in Grandfather perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Grandfather score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Grandfather underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grandfather?
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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