Best High Schools in Sapphire, NC

Sapphire, NC has 3 high schools with 497 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 Sapphire score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sapphire greatly exceed expectations.

1. Jackson Co Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students

2. Rosman High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students

3. Blue Ridge Early College

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sapphire, NC

Sapphire, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,160 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 Sapphire score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sapphire exceed expectations.

1. Rosman Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sapphire, NC

Sapphire, NC has 3 elementary schools with 504 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 Sapphire score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sapphire don't meet expectations.

1. T C Henderson

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 125 Students

2. Cullowhee Valley School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students

3. Blue Ridge School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students

4. Tamassee-salem Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oconee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sapphire, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sapphire, NC has a total population of 1,525 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sapphire, NC

2,161

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sapphire, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sapphire, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sapphire, NC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,492 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sapphire, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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