Best Schools in Spruce Pine, NC
Spruce Pine, NC has a total of 20 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 5,800 students attend Spruce Pine, NC schools. On average, schools in Spruce Pine score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Spruce Pine greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Spruce Pine, NC
Spruce Pine, NC has 7 high schools with 3,015 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 Spruce Pine score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Spruce Pine greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mcdowell Early College
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students
2. Mayland Early College
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 119 Students
3. Avery County High
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
4. Mitchell High
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
5. Mcdowell High School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spruce Pine, NC
Spruce Pine, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,443 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 Spruce Pine score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Spruce Pine exceed expectations.
1. Cranberry Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
2. Harris Middle
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
3. Avery Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
4. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
5. Bowman Middle
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 202 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spruce Pine, NC
Spruce Pine, NC has 8 elementary schools with 1,342 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 Spruce Pine score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Spruce Pine meet expectations.
1. South Toe Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. Deyton Elementary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 219 Students
3. Gouge Elementary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 227 Students
4. Micaville Elementary
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Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students
5. North Cove Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
6. Riverside Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students
7. Greenlee Primary
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 222 Students
8. Spruce Pine Montessori School
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Spruce Pine Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spruce Pine, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spruce Pine, NC has a total population of 9,352 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spruce Pine, 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 Spruce Pine, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spruce Pine, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spruce Pine, NC.
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