Best High Schools in Newland, NC

Newland, NC has 4 high schools with 2,371 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 Newland score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newland 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. 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

3. Avery County High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students

4. Freedom High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newland, NC

Newland, NC has 4 middle schools with 1,507 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 Newland score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newland exceed expectations.

1. Cranberry Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students

2. Avery Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 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

Best Elementary Schools in Newland, NC

Newland, NC has 6 elementary schools with 1,269 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 Newland score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newland meet expectations.

1. Freedom Trail Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students

2. 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

3. Crossnore Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students

4. 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

5. Newland Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students

6. Riverside Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newland, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Newland, NC has a total population of 7,989 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newland, NC

5,147

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newland, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newland, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newland, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

877 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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