Best Schools in Relief, NC
Relief, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,904 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Relief underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Relief, NC
The top high schools in Relief, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Heritage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
2. Mitchell High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
Best Middle Schools in Relief, NC
The top middle schools in Relief, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Yancey Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Relief, NC
The top elementary schools in Relief, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burnsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
2. Gouge Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Relief, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Relief, NC has a total population of 437 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Relief, 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 Relief, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Relief, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Relief, 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 Relief, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Relief, NC
How many schools are in Relief, NC?
Relief, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,904 students in total.
How do schools in Relief perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Relief score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Relief underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Relief?
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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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations