Very Good
#849 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 32% in state
Robbinsville High
High School · Graham County Schools · Robbinsville, NC
A Graham County Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 Sweetwater Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771
- Math 39% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Robbinsville High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Robbinsville High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,570
Median home value
$153,800
Median rent
$582/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Graham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,628NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robbinsville High is listed in Graham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robbinsville High
Robbinsville High is a public high school in Robbinsville, NC, part of Graham County Schools, serving approximately 342 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #849 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robbinsville High
What grades does Robbinsville High serve?
Robbinsville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Robbinsville High?
Robbinsville High has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robbinsville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Robbinsville High is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robbinsville High rank in NC?
Robbinsville High ranks #849 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Robbinsville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Robbinsville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Robbinsville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robbinsville High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robbinsville High a charter school?
No, Robbinsville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robbinsville High a Title I school?
No, Robbinsville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robbinsville High?
99.1% of students at Robbinsville High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (828) 479-9830
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28771)
- 7,637
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28771; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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