Best Schools in Pumpkintown, NC
Pumpkintown, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,151 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Pumpkintown underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pumpkintown, NC
The top high schools in Pumpkintown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
2. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
3. Blue Ridge Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pumpkintown, NC
The top middle schools in Pumpkintown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
2. Mountain View Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pumpkintown, NC
The top elementary schools in Pumpkintown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
2. Blue Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
3. Iotla Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 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 Pumpkintown, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pumpkintown, NC has a total population of 1,107 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pumpkintown, 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 Pumpkintown, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pumpkintown, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pumpkintown, 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 Pumpkintown, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pumpkintown, NC
How many schools are in Pumpkintown, NC?
Pumpkintown, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,151 students in total.
How do schools in Pumpkintown perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Pumpkintown score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Pumpkintown underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pumpkintown?
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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