Best High Schools in Penrose, NC

Penrose, NC has 3 high schools with 2,043 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 Penrose score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Penrose greatly exceed expectations.

1. Henderson County Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 205 Students

2. West Henderson High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students

3. Brevard High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students

Best Middle Schools in Penrose, NC

Penrose, NC has 3 middle schools with 2,045 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 Penrose score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Penrose greatly exceed expectations.

1. Rugby Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students

2. Brevard Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students

3. Flat Rock Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Penrose, NC

Penrose, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,429 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 Penrose score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Penrose greatly exceed expectations.

1. Hendersonville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students

2. Atkinson Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students

3. Etowah Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students

4. Pisgah Forest Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Penrose, NC

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

Community Factors

Penrose, NC has a total population of 1,893 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Penrose, NC

5,517

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Penrose, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

8.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penrose, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

971 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Penrose, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations