Yancey County Schools

The Yancey County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 61 out of 242 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. South Toe Elementary consistently performs very well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in math, reading, and science, and is ranked 189 out of 1,505 elementary schools in the state. Cane River Middle also performs exceptionally well, ranking 163 out of 793 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. The district's only high school, Mountain Heritage High, ranks in the top third of high schools in North Carolina and has maintained a 4-star rating for the past three years.

The data also reveals some interesting findings about the district. While the schools have varying racial compositions, the district appears to be making efforts to serve its diverse student population, with even the schools with higher percentages of Hispanic and minority students performing well on state assessments. However, the middle schools in the district show some areas of concern, with reading proficiency rates lagging behind state averages. Additionally, the variation in spending per student across the district raises questions about potential funding disparities and their impact on student outcomes.