Best Schools in Zirconia, NC
Zirconia, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,891 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Zirconia don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Zirconia, NC
The top high schools in Zirconia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Henderson High
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 965 Students
Best Middle Schools in Zirconia, NC
The top middle schools in Zirconia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flat Rock Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Zirconia, NC
The top elementary schools in Zirconia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atkinson Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
2. Hillandale Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
3. Upward Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Zirconia, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Zirconia, NC has a total population of 3,399 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Zirconia, 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 Zirconia, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Zirconia, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Zirconia, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Zirconia, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Zirconia, NC
How many schools are in Zirconia, NC?
Zirconia, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,891 students in total.
How do schools in Zirconia perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Zirconia score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Zirconia don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Zirconia?
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: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations