Best Schools in Upper Hominy, NC
Upper Hominy, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,020 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Upper Hominy underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Upper Hominy, NC
The top high schools in Upper Hominy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enka High
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students
Best Middle Schools in Upper Hominy, NC
The top middle schools in Upper Hominy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enka Intermediate
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 573 Students
2. Enka Middle
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 602 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Upper Hominy, NC
The top elementary schools in Upper Hominy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Candler Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 361 Students
2. Hominy Valley Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Upper Hominy, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Upper Hominy, NC has a total population of 641 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Upper Hominy, 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 Upper Hominy, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upper Hominy, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Upper Hominy, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Upper Hominy, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Upper Hominy, NC
How many schools are in Upper Hominy, NC?
Upper Hominy, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,020 students in total.
How do schools in Upper Hominy perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Upper Hominy score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Upper Hominy underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upper Hominy?
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: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 50%
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