Best Schools in Graphite, NC
Graphite, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,916 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Graphite underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Graphite, NC
The top high schools in Graphite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Heritage High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
2. Owen High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
3. Mcdowell High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
Best Middle Schools in Graphite, NC
The top middle schools in Graphite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Yancey Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 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 Graphite, NC
The top elementary schools in Graphite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Fort Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. Black Mountain Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 147 Students
3. South Toe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
4. Black Mountain Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Graphite, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Graphite, NC has a total population of 522 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Graphite, 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 Graphite, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Graphite, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Graphite, 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 Graphite, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Graphite, NC
How many schools are in Graphite, NC?
Graphite, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,916 students in total.
How do schools in Graphite perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Graphite score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Graphite underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Graphite?
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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