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Best Schools in 28016, NC
28016, NC has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,082 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 28016 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28016, NC
The top high schools in 28016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherryville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students
2. North Gaston High
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
3. Bessemer City High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
4. Hunter Huss High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28016, NC
The top middle schools in 28016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Chavis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
2. W C Friday Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
3. Bessemer City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
4. Southwest Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28016, NC
The top elementary schools in 28016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W B Beam Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 203 Students
2. Cherryville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 383 Students
3. Costner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
4. Tryon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
5. Pleasant Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 866 Students
6. Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
7. Bessemer City Central Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 407 Students
8. Bessemer City Primary
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Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28016, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28016, NC
How many schools are in 28016, NC?
28016, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,082 students in total.
How do schools in 28016 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28016 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 28016 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28016?
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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