Best Schools in Horse Shoe, NC
Horse Shoe, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,128 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Horse Shoe meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Horse Shoe, NC
The top high schools in Horse Shoe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Henderson High
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
2. Brevard High
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Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
Best Middle Schools in Horse Shoe, NC
The top middle schools in Horse Shoe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rugby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Brevard Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Horse Shoe, NC
The top elementary schools in Horse Shoe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenn C Marlow Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
2. Mills River Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
3. Etowah Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
4. Pisgah Forest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Horse Shoe, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Horse Shoe, NC has a total population of 3,916 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Horse Shoe, 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 Horse Shoe, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Horse Shoe, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Horse Shoe, 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 Horse Shoe, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Horse Shoe, NC
How many schools are in Horse Shoe, NC?
Horse Shoe, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,128 students in total.
How do schools in Horse Shoe perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Horse Shoe score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Horse Shoe meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Horse Shoe?
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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