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Best Schools in Nebo, NC
Nebo, NC has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,320 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Nebo underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nebo, NC
The top high schools in Nebo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freedom High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
2. Mcdowell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nebo, NC
The top middle schools in Nebo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Table Rock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
2. West Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
3. East Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nebo, NC
The top elementary schools in Nebo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glen Alpine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
2. Nebo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
3. Oak Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
4. W A Young Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
5. Glenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
6. North Cove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nebo, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nebo, NC has a total population of 9,729 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nebo, 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 Nebo, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nebo, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nebo, 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 Nebo, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nebo, NC
How many schools are in Nebo, NC?
Nebo, NC has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,320 students in total.
How do schools in Nebo perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Nebo score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Nebo underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nebo?
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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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Nebo
1 of 1 schools in Nebo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Nebo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.