Best Schools in Upward, NC
Upward, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,029 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Upward meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Upward, NC
The top high schools in Upward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
2. Polk County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
3. East Henderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 965 Students
Best Middle Schools in Upward, NC
The top middle schools in Upward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polk County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
2. Apple Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
3. Flat Rock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Upward, NC
The top elementary schools in Upward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saluda Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students
2. Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Edneyville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
4. Dana Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 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
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 Upward, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Upward, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Upward, NC
How many schools are in Upward, NC?
Upward, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,029 students in total.
How do schools in Upward perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Upward score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Upward meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upward?
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: 49%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations