Best Schools in Lake Lure, NC
Lake Lure, NC has a total of 7 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 2,231 students attend Lake Lure, NC schools. On average, schools in Lake Lure score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lake Lure greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lake Lure, NC
Lake Lure, NC has 2 high schools with 240 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 Lake Lure score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lake Lure greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rutherford Early College High School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students
2. Middle College
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Lure, NC
Lake Lure, NC has 2 middle schools with 992 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 Lake Lure score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lake Lure greatly exceed expectations.
1. Owen Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
2. R-s Middle School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Lure, NC
Lake Lure, NC has 2 elementary schools with 557 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 Lake Lure score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lake Lure exceed expectations.
1. Black Mountain Primary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
2. Pinnacle Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Lure, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Lure, NC has a total population of 2,597 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Lure, 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 Lake Lure, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Lure, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Lure, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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