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

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students

2. Bessemer City High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students

2. W C Friday Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

3. Southwest Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students

4. Bessemer City Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students

2. W B Beam Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 203 Students

3. Cherryville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 383 Students

4. Tryon Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students

5. Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students

6. Bessemer City Central Elem

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 407 Students

7. Bessemer City Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

5,700

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

79%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

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

C+

15.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,006 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28016, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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