Best Schools in Sweetgum, NC
Sweetgum, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,903 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Sweetgum underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sweetgum, NC
The top high schools in Sweetgum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robbinsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
2. Andrews High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sweetgum, NC
The top middle schools in Sweetgum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andrews Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
2. Robbinsville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 250 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sweetgum, NC
The top elementary schools in Sweetgum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robbinsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
2. Andrews Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sweetgum, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sweetgum, NC has a total population of 106 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sweetgum, 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 Sweetgum, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sweetgum, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sweetgum, 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 Sweetgum, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sweetgum, NC
How many schools are in Sweetgum, NC?
Sweetgum, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,903 students in total.
How do schools in Sweetgum perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Sweetgum score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Sweetgum underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sweetgum?
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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