Highlands, NC has 2 high schools with 247 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Highlands score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Highlands greatly exceed expectations.

Highlands, NC has 2 middle schools with 899 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Highlands score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Highlands exceed expectations.

Highlands, NC has 3 elementary schools with 1,023 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Highlands score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Highlands meet expectations.

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Highlands, NC has a total population of 3,367 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highlands, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highlands, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highlands, NC.

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