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Best Schools in Swannanoa, NC
Swannanoa, NC has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,506 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Swannanoa don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Swannanoa, NC
The top high schools in Swannanoa, 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. Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Swannanoa, NC
The top middle schools in Swannanoa, 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. Owen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Swannanoa, NC
The top elementary schools in Swannanoa, 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. Artspace Charter School
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Artspace Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 398 Students
3. Black Mountain Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 147 Students
4. Black Mountain Primary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
5. Williams Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Swannanoa, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Swannanoa, NC has a total population of 10,414 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Swannanoa, 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 Swannanoa, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Swannanoa, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Swannanoa, 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 Swannanoa, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Swannanoa, NC
How many schools are in Swannanoa, NC?
Swannanoa, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,506 students in total.
How do schools in Swannanoa perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Swannanoa score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Swannanoa don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Swannanoa?
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: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Swannanoa
4 of 4 schools in Swannanoa carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Swannanoa. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.