Best Schools in Ridgecrest, NC
Ridgecrest, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,158 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Ridgecrest don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgecrest, NC
The top high schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reynolds High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
2. Owen High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
3. Mcdowell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgecrest, NC
The top middle schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. West Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
3. Owen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgecrest, NC
The top elementary schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
2. Old Fort Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
3. Black Mountain Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 147 Students
4. Black Mountain Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ridgecrest, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgecrest, NC
How many schools are in Ridgecrest, NC?
Ridgecrest, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,158 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgecrest perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Ridgecrest score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Ridgecrest don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ridgecrest?
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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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations