Best Schools in Little Switzerland, NC
Little Switzerland, NC has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,969 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Little Switzerland underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Little Switzerland, NC
The top high schools in Little Switzerland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Heritage High
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
2. Mcdowell High School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
3. Mitchell High
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
Best Middle Schools in Little Switzerland, NC
The top middle schools in Little Switzerland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Yancey Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Little Switzerland, NC
The top elementary schools in Little Switzerland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Toe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. North Cove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
3. Greenlee Primary
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Little Switzerland, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Little Switzerland, NC has a total population of 499 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Little Switzerland, 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 Little Switzerland, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Little Switzerland, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Little Switzerland, 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 Little Switzerland, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Little Switzerland, NC
How many schools are in Little Switzerland, NC?
Little Switzerland, NC has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,969 students in total.
How do schools in Little Switzerland perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Little Switzerland score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Little Switzerland underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Little Switzerland?
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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