Best Schools in Ridgecrest, NC
Ridgecrest, NC has a total of 8 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,047 students attend Ridgecrest, NC schools. On average, schools in Ridgecrest score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ridgecrest exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Ridgecrest, NC
Ridgecrest, NC has 2 high schools with 274 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 Ridgecrest score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ridgecrest exceed expectations.
1. Mcdowell Early College
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students
2. Middle College
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgecrest, NC
Ridgecrest, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,475 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 Ridgecrest score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ridgecrest exceed expectations.
1. Cane Creek Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Owen Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
3. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgecrest, NC
Ridgecrest, NC has 3 elementary schools with 1,298 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 Ridgecrest score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ridgecrest exceed expectations.
1. Fairview Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
2. Black Mountain Primary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
3. Old Fort Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgecrest, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgecrest, NC has a total population of 1,562 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgecrest, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgecrest, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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