Best Schools in Yancey County, NC
Yancey County, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,670 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Yancey County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yancey County, NC
The top high schools in Yancey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Heritage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
2. Mcdowell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
3. Mitchell High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
4. Madison Velocity Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yancey County, NC
The top middle schools in Yancey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
2. Madison Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
3. East Yancey Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
4. West Mcdowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yancey County, NC
The top elementary schools in Yancey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Fort Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. South Toe Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
3. Mars Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
4. Blue Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
5. Burnsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
6. North Cove Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
7. Gouge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students
8. Greenlee Primary
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Projected Test Scores
Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 222 Students
9. Genesis Academy, Inc.
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Projected Test Scores
Genesis Academy, Inc. • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 45 Students
10. Micaville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yancey County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 188 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
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 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
13.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Yancey County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yancey County, NC
How many schools are in Yancey County, NC?
Yancey County, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,670 students in total.
How do schools in Yancey County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Yancey County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Yancey County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yancey County?
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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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yancey County
1 places in Yancey County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Burnsville (7)
School districts (1)
- Yancey County Schools (7 schools)