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Best Schools in 28012, NC
28012, NC has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,921 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28012 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28012, NC
The top high schools in 28012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Point High
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 Students
2. Stuart W Cramer High
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
3. Forestview High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28012, NC
The top middle schools in 28012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cramerton Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
2. Belmont Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
3. Mount Holly Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
4. Holbrook Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28012, NC
The top elementary schools in 28012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
2. Belmont Central Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 689 Students
3. North Belmont Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
4. W A Bess Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
5. Mcadenville Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students
6. Catawba Heights Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
7. J B Page Primary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 339 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28012, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28012, NC has a total population of 26,430 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28012, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28012, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28012, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28012, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28012, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28012, NC
How many schools are in 28012, NC?
28012, NC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,921 students in total.
How do schools in 28012 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 28012 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28012 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28012?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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