Best Schools in Linville Falls, NC
Linville Falls, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,560 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Linville Falls underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Linville Falls, NC
The top high schools in Linville Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdowell High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
2. Avery County High
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Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Linville Falls, NC
The top middle schools in Linville Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranberry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
2. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
3. Avery Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Linville Falls, NC
The top elementary schools in Linville Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crossnore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
2. North Cove Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
3. Riverside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Linville Falls, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Linville Falls, NC has a total population of 117 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Linville Falls, 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 Linville Falls, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
67.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
62.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Linville Falls, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Linville Falls, 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 Linville Falls, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Linville Falls, NC
How many schools are in Linville Falls, NC?
Linville Falls, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,560 students in total.
How do schools in Linville Falls perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Linville Falls score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Linville Falls underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Linville Falls?
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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