Best High Schools in Jefferson, NC

Jefferson, NC has 2 high schools with 1,420 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 Jefferson score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson exceed expectations.

1. West Wilkes High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students

2. Ashe County High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, NC

Jefferson, NC has 2 middle schools with 908 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 Jefferson score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ashe County Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students

2. West Wilkes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, NC

Jefferson, NC has 3 elementary schools with 1,750 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 Jefferson score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson exceed expectations.

1. Millers Creek Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students

2. Mountain View Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students

3. Westwood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, NC

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

Community Factors

Jefferson, NC has a total population of 4,625 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson, NC

4,078

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

19.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Jefferson, NC

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West Jefferson, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Crumpler, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Warrensville, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Scottville, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Glendale Springs, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lansing, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Laurel Springs, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Weavers Ford, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Todd, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Piney Creek, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations