Best High Schools in Yancey County, NC

Yancey County, NC has 6 high schools with 2,094 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 Yancey County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Yancey County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mountain Heritage High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students

2. Mitchell High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students

3. Unicoi Co High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Unicoi County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students

4. Mcdowell Virtual Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students

Best Middle Schools in Yancey County, NC

Yancey County, NC has 6 middle schools with 1,935 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 Yancey County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Yancey County meet expectations.

1. East Yancey Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students

2. Cane River Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students

3. Harris Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students

4. West Mcdowell Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

5. Bowman Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 202 Students

6. Unicoi Co Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Unicoi County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Yancey County, NC

Yancey County, NC has 11 elementary schools with 2,312 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 Yancey County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Yancey County meet expectations.

1. Blue Ridge Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

2. South Toe Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students

3. Deyton Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 219 Students

4. Gouge Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 227 Students

5. Old Fort Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students

6. Love Chapel Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Unicoi County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students

7. Burnsville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students

8. Micaville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 Students

9. Barnardsville Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students

10. Temple Hill Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Unicoi County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 83 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Yancey County, NC

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

Community Factors

Yancey County, NC has a total population of 18,470 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Yancey County, NC

6,341

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Yancey County, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yancey County, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

990 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Yancey County, NC

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Mitchell County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Unicoi County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Madison County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
McDowell County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Avery County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Buncombe County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Carter County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Washington County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Greene County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Burke County, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations