Best High Schools in Jonas Ridge, NC

High schools
4
Students
4,196
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Jonas Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Freedom High

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students

2. Mcdowell High School

D+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students

3. Avery County High

D+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students

4. West Caldwell High

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jonas Ridge, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,337
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Jonas Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Table Rock Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students

2. West Mcdowell Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

3. Avery Middle

D

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jonas Ridge, NC

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,087
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Jonas Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Crossnore Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students

2. Collettsville School

C

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students

3. Oak Hill Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

4. North Cove Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jonas Ridge, NC

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

Community Factors

Jonas Ridge, NC has a total population of 228 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jonas Ridge, NC

6,620

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jonas Ridge, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

13.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.25 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jonas Ridge, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

82 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Jonas Ridge, NC

How many schools are in Jonas Ridge, NC?

Jonas Ridge, NC has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,620 students in total.

How do schools in Jonas Ridge perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in Jonas Ridge score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Jonas Ridge underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jonas Ridge?

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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  • Projected: 48%
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