Best Schools in North Cove, NC
North Cove, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,443 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in North Cove underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Cove, NC
The top high schools in North Cove, 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 North Cove, NC
The top middle schools in North Cove, 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
Best Elementary Schools in North Cove, NC
The top elementary schools in North Cove, 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. 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 North Cove, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Cove, NC has a total population of 388 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Cove, 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 North Cove, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Cove, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Cove, 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 North Cove, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Cove, NC
How many schools are in North Cove, NC?
North Cove, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,443 students in total.
How do schools in North Cove perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in North Cove score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in North Cove underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Cove?
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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