Best Schools in 28016, NC
28016, NC has a total of 13 schools including 2 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 5,700 students attend 28016, NC schools. On average, schools in 28016 score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28016 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28016, NC
28016, NC has 2 high schools with 796 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28016 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28016 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Gaston Early College High School
SchoolGrade
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
2. Bessemer City High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28016, NC
28016, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,525 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28016 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28016 greatly exceed expectations.
1. John Chavis Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
2. W C Friday Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
3. Southwest Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
4. Bessemer City Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28016, NC
28016, NC has 6 elementary schools with 2,379 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28016 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28016 meet expectations.
1. Costner Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
2. W B Beam Intermediate School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 203 Students
3. Cherryville Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 383 Students
4. Tryon Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
5. Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
6. Bessemer City Central Elem
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 407 Students
7. Bessemer City Primary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 445 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28016, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28016, NC has a total population of 13,433 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28016, 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 28016, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28016, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28016, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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