Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28693

Summary:

The 28693 zip code area in North Carolina is home to two schools - Ashe County Middle School and Blue Ridge Elementary School. While both schools serve a community with significant economic challenges, the data suggests that Ashe County Middle School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of middle schools in the state and outperforming the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science.

In contrast, Blue Ridge Elementary School has a more average performance, with test scores that are generally on par with or slightly above the state averages. The schools' spending per student and student-teacher ratios are also noteworthy, with Ashe County Middle School spending slightly less per student but maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio.

Overall, the data suggests that the Ashe County School District, which both schools are a part of, is performing well above average, with Ashe County Middle School being a standout performer in the area. However, the high rates of economic disadvantage in the community may be a significant factor influencing the schools' performance and resource needs.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blue Ridge Elementary	Public	K-6	5778 NC Hwy 88 W	Warrensville	28693	Ashe County	Ashe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 384-4500	348	25	13.7	97.7%	310 (89.1%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	56.1	633^rd of 1490 public elementary schools	57.5%		53.2	695^th of 1505 public elementary schools	53.8%	62	65.1	61.5	50.0	51.5			58.1	69.2	38.1	58.8			69.0		$12,251	$1,849	$10,401
Ashe County Middle	Public	7-8	255 Northwest Lane	Warrensville	28693	Ashe County	Ashe County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 649-8460	401	32	12.3	99.3%	322 (80.3%)	4 (1.0%)	59 (14.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	81.2	127^th of 773 public middle schools	83.6%		83.7	104^th of 793 public middle schools	86.9%	23					75.2	67.0					60.9	69.7		74.3	$11,205	$855	$10,350

Cities Near Zip Code 28693

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Warrensville	1.24 mi	2	104^th
West Jefferson	6.37 mi	3	127^th
Jefferson	6.48 mi	1	163^rd
Boone	13.74 mi	8	100^th
Zionville	14.4 mi	1	215^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.