Best Schools in Grassy Creek, NC
Grassy Creek, NC has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,169 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Grassy Creek underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grassy Creek, NC
The top high schools in Grassy Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alleghany High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
2. Ashe County High
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Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
3. Mcdowell High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
4. Mitchell High
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grassy Creek, NC
The top middle schools in Grassy Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. East Yancey Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
3. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grassy Creek, NC
The top elementary schools in Grassy Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piney Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
2. Blue Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students
3. Mountain View Elementary
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
4. South Toe Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
5. North Cove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
6. Riverside Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students
7. Greenlee Primary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grassy Creek, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grassy Creek, NC has a total population of 1,705 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grassy Creek, 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 Grassy Creek, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grassy Creek, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grassy Creek, 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 Grassy Creek, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grassy Creek, NC
How many schools are in Grassy Creek, NC?
Grassy Creek, NC has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,169 students in total.
How do schools in Grassy Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Grassy Creek score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Grassy Creek underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grassy Creek?
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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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations