Best Schools in Leatherman, NC
Leatherman, NC has 7 public schools (1 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,585 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Leatherman don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leatherman, NC
The top high schools in Leatherman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leatherman, NC
The top middle schools in Leatherman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
2. Mountain View Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
3. Swain County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leatherman, NC
The top elementary schools in Leatherman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swain County West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
2. Iotla Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leatherman, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leatherman, NC has a total population of 304 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leatherman, 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 Leatherman, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leatherman, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leatherman, 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 Leatherman, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leatherman, NC
How many schools are in Leatherman, NC?
Leatherman, NC has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,585 students in total.
How do schools in Leatherman perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Leatherman score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Leatherman don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leatherman?
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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