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Best Schools in Newland, NC
Newland, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,892 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Newland underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newland, NC
The top high schools in Newland, 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
3. Avery County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newland, NC
The top middle schools in Newland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranberry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
2. Table Rock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
3. West Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
4. Avery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newland, NC
The top elementary schools in Newland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freedom Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
2. Crossnore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
3. North Cove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
4. Newland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
5. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Newland, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Newland, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newland, NC
How many schools are in Newland, NC?
Newland, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,892 students in total.
How do schools in Newland perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Newland score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Newland underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newland?
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: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Newland
5 of 5 schools in Newland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 4
All 5 public schools we grade in Newland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.