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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 28787


At a glance
3
Schools
1,180
Students
Top rankedWeaverville Elementary229th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
North Buncombe Elementary up 89 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 28787 zip code area is home to three high-performing elementary schools: North Buncombe Elementary, Weaverville Elementary, and Weaverville Primary. Despite the economic challenges faced by the student populations, these schools consistently outperform the Buncombe County and North Carolina averages in key metrics like math and reading proficiency.

Weaverville Elementary stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in the state and maintaining a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. North Buncombe Elementary also performs well above the district and state averages, demonstrating the ability of these schools to effectively utilize their resources and implement successful educational strategies.

While the schools vary in their spending per student, with Weaverville Primary spending the most, this suggests that funding alone may not be the sole driver of academic success. Other factors, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, likely play a significant role in the schools' impressive performance. The consistent high rankings and star ratings for Weaverville Elementary over multiple years demonstrate the school's ability to maintain a high level of performance, which could make it a model for other schools in the district or state to learn from.

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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.

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