Best Schools in Norton, NC
Norton, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,319 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Norton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Norton, NC
The top high schools in Norton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
2. Pisgah High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
3. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norton, NC
The top middle schools in Norton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Catamount School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norton, NC
The top elementary schools in Norton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Hazelwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
3. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
4. Cullowhee Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norton, NC has a total population of 444 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norton, 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 Norton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norton, 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 Norton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Norton, NC
How many schools are in Norton, NC?
Norton, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,319 students in total.
How do schools in Norton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Norton score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Norton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Norton?
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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