Best High Schools in Upward, NC

Upward, NC has 2 high schools with 289 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Upward score 84% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Upward greatly exceed expectations.

1. Henderson County Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 205 Students

2. Polk County Early College

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students

Best Middle Schools in Upward, NC

Upward, NC has 3 middle schools with 2,006 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Upward score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Upward greatly exceed expectations.

1. Polk County Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students

2. Flat Rock Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students

3. Apple Valley Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Upward, NC

Upward, NC has 3 elementary schools with 817 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Upward score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Upward greatly exceed expectations.

1. Saluda Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students

2. Hendersonville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students

3. Polk Central Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Upward, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Upward, NC has a total population of 192 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Upward, NC

3,112

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Upward, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

10.15 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.25 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upward, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Upward, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

510 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Upward, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Upward, NC

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Flat Rock, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Saluda, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Flat Rock, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sunny View, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Chimney Rock, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lynn, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hendersonville, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mill Spring, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Chimney Rock Village, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hoopers Creek, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations