Best Schools in Penrose, NC
Penrose, NC has 10 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,152 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Penrose exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penrose, NC
The top high schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henderson County Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 205 Students
2. West Henderson High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
3. Brevard High
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Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
4. East Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 965 Students
Best Middle Schools in Penrose, NC
The top middle schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rugby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Brevard Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
3. Flat Rock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penrose, NC
The top elementary schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Etowah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
2. Atkinson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
3. Pisgah Forest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 Penrose, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Penrose, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penrose, NC
How many schools are in Penrose, NC?
Penrose, NC has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,152 students in total.
How do schools in Penrose perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Penrose score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Penrose exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penrose?
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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