Best High Schools in Nebo, NC

Nebo, NC has 4 high schools with 1,293 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 Nebo score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nebo greatly exceed expectations.

1. Burke Middle College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students

2. Rutherford Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students

3. Mcdowell Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students

4. R-s Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nebo, NC

Nebo, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,606 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 Nebo score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nebo meet expectations.

1. Liberty Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students

2. R-s Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

3. Table Rock Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students

4. West Mcdowell Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

5. East Mcdowell Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nebo, NC

Nebo, NC has 7 elementary schools with 2,150 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 Nebo score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nebo meet expectations.

1. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students

2. Glen Alpine Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students

3. Glenwood Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

4. Oak Hill Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

5. W A Young Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students

6. North Cove Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students

7. Nebo Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 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

6,049

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

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

C

15.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

753 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Nebo, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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