Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28786


Summary:

The 28786 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Haywood County Schools district. This district is ranked 27th out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area, Bethel Middle School ranks 74th out of 793 middle schools in North Carolina and has a 5-star rating, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on end-of-grade (EOG) tests. Junaluska Elementary also stands out, ranking 230th out of 1,505 elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-star rating, with particularly strong math performance. In contrast, Central Haywood High struggles, ranking near the bottom of the state.

The schools in the 28786 zip code have a predominantly white student population, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies widely, from 49.18% at Tuscola High to 99.39% at Hazelwood Elementary. The inclusion of a public charter alternative school, Shining Rock Classical Academy, provides an interesting contrast, with mixed performance on standardized tests.








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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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