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Best Schools in Topton, NC
Topton, NC has 11 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,432 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Topton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Topton, NC
The top high schools in Topton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
2. Andrews High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
Best Middle Schools in Topton, NC
The top middle schools in Topton, 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. Macon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
3. Mountain View Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
4. Swain County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Topton, NC
The top elementary schools in Topton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swain County West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
2. Iotla Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students
3. Andrews Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Topton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Topton, NC has a total population of 464 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Topton, 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 Topton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Topton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Topton, 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 Topton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Topton, NC
How many schools are in Topton, NC?
Topton, NC has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,432 students in total.
How do schools in Topton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Topton score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Topton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Topton?
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: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Topton
1 of 1 schools in Topton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Topton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.