A
Very Good
89/100

East Yancey Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 285 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.32 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 90th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in North Carolina for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
257
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%90/100Students gain 1.32 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.32 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +18 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (+7 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency57% (+15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%62%reading +3 pts, math +10 pts76th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%35%reading -19 pts, math +6 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading +7 pts, math +10 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 285 Georges Fork Road
City Burnsville
ZIP Code 28714
District 3705070
NCES School ID 370507002028
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28714

Understanding the community around East Yancey Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,865
Per Capita Income $30,521
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%
High School or Higher 88.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $198,800
Median Rent $760
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
View full data for ZIP 28714 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Yancey Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.2%
Hispanic/Latino 20.2%
Black 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 257
Teachers (FTE) 19.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Yancey Middle?
East Yancey Middle has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Yancey Middle?
East Yancey Middle has 257 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does East Yancey Middle serve?
East Yancey Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Yancey Middle receive per student?
East Yancey Middle receives $14,949 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Yancey Middle in 28714 ▼
Avg Home Value
$316,575
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,233
1-Year Change
-0.4%
% Renters
22.7%

Other Schools in 28714

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026