Best Schools in Old Fort, NC
Old Fort, NC has a total of 14 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 4,566 students attend Old Fort, NC schools. On average, schools in Old Fort score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Old Fort exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Old Fort, NC
Old Fort, NC has 4 high schools with 510 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 Old Fort score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Old Fort greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rutherford Early College High School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students
2. Mcdowell Early College
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students
3. Middle College
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in Old Fort, NC
Old Fort, NC has 4 middle schools with 2,065 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 Old Fort score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Old Fort meet expectations.
1. Owen Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
2. R-s Middle School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
3. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
4. East Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Old Fort, NC
Old Fort, NC has 6 elementary schools with 1,991 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 Old Fort score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Old Fort don't meet expectations.
1. Black Mountain Primary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
2. Old Fort Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
3. Glenwood Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
4. Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
5. West Marion Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
6. Pinnacle Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Old Fort, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Old Fort, NC has a total population of 6,593 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Old Fort, 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 Old Fort, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Old Fort, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Old Fort, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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