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Highlands School

Highlands, NC

PublicOther · Grades K–12
macon.k12.nc.us/highlands545 Pierson Dr, Highlands, NC 28741(828) 526-2147
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

C grade for 2024–25, score 58.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
GradeBCC
School performance score746858
School achievement score7266.554.3
Reading and math69.2%65.1%53.6%
ACT and WorkKeys66.7%Not reportedNot reported
Standard cohort graduation rate92.5%Not reportedNot reported
Math course rigor82.9%Not reportedNot reported
Science, grades 5 and 882.7%82.2%59.2%
Biology53.1%60%Not reported
Math, grades 3–869.4%55.8%49.7%
Reading, grades 3–864.6%65.3%58.7%
School growth score81.675.672.6
Growth statusMetMetMet
Math performance gradeBCD
Math performance score725853
Math growth score83.166.266.9
Math growth statusMetNotMetNotMet
Reading performance gradeCCC
Reading performance score686963
Reading growth score80.382.181.2
Reading growth statusMetMetMet

The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.

Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

0.000 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students0.0003.1060.000

Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.

Discipline
State and federal reports

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

17.70 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students0.009.3217.70

Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.

Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall370323
Suspended out of school0.0% · 00.9% · 3
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.3% · 1
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

Rural, Remote

Enrollment

319 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino30.4%
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White67.7%
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Black or African American0.0%
x
Asian0.3%
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Two or More Races0.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
Calendar
Traditional
Title I
Y
Public school directory

NCES ID 370276001139

District
Macon County Schools
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
319 students
Teachers (FTE)
34.4

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