Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28717


Summary:

The 28717 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. Based on the data, Summit Charter stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with significantly better test scores than the state and district averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, the two traditional public schools, Blue Ridge School and Blue Ridge Early College, generally score below the state and district averages on standardized tests.

The data also reveals differences in student demographics and socioeconomic status among the schools. Summit Charter has a higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other schools. In contrast, Blue Ridge School and Blue Ridge Early College have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a contributing factor to their lower academic performance.

The student-teacher ratios also vary among the schools, with Summit Charter having the lowest ratio at 14.3, compared to 14.5 at Blue Ridge School and 10.5 at Blue Ridge Early College. This may be a contributing factor to the academic performance of the schools, with Summit Charter benefiting from a more favorable student-teacher ratio.








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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.





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