Best High Schools in West Jefferson, NC

West Jefferson, NC has 3 high schools with 1,184 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 West Jefferson score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Jefferson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Wilkes Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students

2. Ashe County Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 135 Students

3. Ashe County High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Jefferson, NC

West Jefferson, NC has 2 middle schools with 908 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 West Jefferson score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Jefferson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ashe County Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students

2. West Wilkes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Jefferson, NC

West Jefferson, NC has 4 elementary schools with 2,110 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 West Jefferson score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Jefferson exceed expectations.

1. Millers Creek Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students

2. Blue Ridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students

3. Mountain View Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students

4. Westwood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Jefferson, NC

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

Community Factors

West Jefferson, NC has a total population of 6,513 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Jefferson, NC

4,202

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Jefferson, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

21.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Jefferson, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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