Best Schools in Tuckasegee, NC
Tuckasegee, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,577 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Tuckasegee underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tuckasegee, NC
The top high schools in Tuckasegee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
2. Blue Ridge Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tuckasegee, NC
The top elementary schools in Tuckasegee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
2. Blue Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
3. Cullowhee Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tuckasegee, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tuckasegee, NC has a total population of 1,495 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tuckasegee, 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 Tuckasegee, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tuckasegee, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tuckasegee, 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 Tuckasegee, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tuckasegee, NC
How many schools are in Tuckasegee, NC?
Tuckasegee, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,577 students in total.
How do schools in Tuckasegee perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Tuckasegee score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Tuckasegee underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tuckasegee?
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: 48%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations