Best Schools in Unaka, NC
Unaka, NC has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,341 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Unaka don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Unaka, NC
The top high schools in Unaka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
Best Middle Schools in Unaka, NC
The top middle schools in Unaka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Unaka, NC
The top elementary schools in Unaka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Unaka, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Unaka, NC has a total population of 358 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Unaka, 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 Unaka, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Unaka, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Unaka, 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 Unaka, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Unaka, NC
How many schools are in Unaka, NC?
Unaka, NC has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,341 students in total.
How do schools in Unaka perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Unaka score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Unaka don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Unaka?
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: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations