Best Schools in Newfound, NC
Newfound, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,286 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Newfound don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newfound, NC
The top high schools in Newfound, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pisgah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
2. Erwin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newfound, NC
The top middle schools in Newfound, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
2. Eblen Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
3. Erwin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newfound, NC
The top elementary schools in Newfound, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Canton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
2. Leicester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newfound, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newfound, NC has a total population of 1,497 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newfound, 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 Newfound, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newfound, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newfound, 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 Newfound, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newfound, NC
How many schools are in Newfound, NC?
Newfound, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,286 students in total.
How do schools in Newfound perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Newfound score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Newfound don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newfound?
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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