Best Schools in Upton, NC
Upton, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,139 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Upton underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Upton, NC
The top high schools in Upton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avery County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
2. West Caldwell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
Best Middle Schools in Upton, NC
The top middle schools in Upton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Upton, NC
The top elementary schools in Upton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Collettsville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students
2. Newland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Upton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Upton, NC has a total population of 236 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Upton, 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 Upton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Upton, 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 Upton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Upton, NC
How many schools are in Upton, NC?
Upton, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,139 students in total.
How do schools in Upton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Upton score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Upton underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upton?
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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- Projected: 48%
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