Best Schools in Leicester, NC
Leicester, NC has a total of 10 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 3,796 students attend Leicester, NC schools. On average, schools in Leicester score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Leicester greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Leicester, NC
Leicester, NC has 2 high schools with 298 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 Leicester score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Leicester greatly exceed expectations.
1. Madison Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students
2. Middle College
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leicester, NC
Leicester, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,501 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 Leicester score 51% 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 Leicester exceed expectations.
1. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
2. Madison Middle School
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Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
3. Eblen Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leicester, NC
Leicester, NC has 5 elementary schools with 1,997 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 Leicester score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Leicester greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hot Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 140 Students
2. Brush Creek Elementary
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Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
3. West Buncombe Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 588 Students
4. North Buncombe Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students
5. Leicester Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leicester, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leicester, NC has a total population of 12,166 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leicester, 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 Leicester, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leicester, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leicester, 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 Leicester, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 46%
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- Projected Test Scores: 47%
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