Best High Schools in 28018, NC

High schools
3
Students
1,608
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
62%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 28018, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rutherford Early College High School

B+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students

2. East Rutherford High School

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students

3. R-s Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28018, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,583
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 28018, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Liberty Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students

2. R-s Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

3. East Rutherford Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28018, NC

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,505
Avg actual
68%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 28018, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ellenboro Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students

2. Forest City-dunbar Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students

3. Sunshine Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students

4. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students

5. Glenwood Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Glenwood Christian Academy • Private • Grades 2 - 5 • 6 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28018, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28018, NC has a total population of 5,336 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28018, NC

4,696

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28018, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

13.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.47 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28018, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28018, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

581 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

21 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28018, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28018, NC

How many schools are in 28018, NC?

28018, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,696 students in total.

How do schools in 28018 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 28018 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 28018 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28018?

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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28020, NC

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  • Projected: 58%
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28090, NC

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  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations