Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28712

The 28712 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with all having very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, a few schools stand out for their relatively strong performance.

Brevard High School is the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of North Carolina high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in Math III and English II, are above the district and state averages, and it has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%. In contrast, Davidson River School, the other high school in the area, is struggling significantly, with test scores well below the district and state averages and a 0-star rating.

At the middle school level, Brevard Middle School has also performed well, ranking in the top 40% of North Carolina middle schools. Its test scores in Math and Reading are generally above the district and state averages, especially in 7th grade. The elementary schools, Brevard Elementary and Pisgah Forest Elementary, have room for improvement, with test scores in many areas below the district and state averages. However, Pisgah Forest has shown strong performance in Math, with 3rd and 5th grade scores exceeding the district and state averages.