Summary:
The 28657 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative public charter school, all part of the Avery County Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 131 out of 242 in the state and has a 2-star rating, some schools within the area stand out.
Crossnore Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 275-678 elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages across math, reading, and science assessments. In contrast, Avery Middle and the other elementary schools in the area, Newland Elementary and Riverside Elementary, struggle, with many grades and subjects falling well below the state averages on state assessments.
The Marjorie Williams Academy, an alternative public charter school, stands out with a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.8 and a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%. However, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grades and subjects exceeding state averages while others fall below. Overall, the data highlights the economic challenges faced by the 28657 zip code area, with all schools reporting very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.22% to 99.49%.
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