Best Schools in Vests, NC
Vests, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,877 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Vests don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vests, NC
The top high schools in Vests, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
2. Hiwassee Dam High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vests, NC
The top middle schools in Vests, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vests, NC
The top elementary schools in Vests, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
2. Ranger Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
3. Murphy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vests, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vests, NC has a total population of 252 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vests, 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 Vests, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vests, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vests, 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 Vests, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vests, NC
How many schools are in Vests, NC?
Vests, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,877 students in total.
How do schools in Vests perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Vests score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Vests don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vests?
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: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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