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Best Schools in 28037, NC
28037, NC has 18 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,875 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 28037 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28037, NC
The top high schools in 28037, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
2. Bandys High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
3. North Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28037, NC
The top middle schools in 28037, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
2. East Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
3. Mill Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28037, NC
The top elementary schools in 28037, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
2. Catawba Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
3. Iron Station Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
4. St James Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
5. Sherrills Ford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students
6. Balls Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
7. Pumpkin Center Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
8. West Lake Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lake Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 9 • 428 Students
9. Starboard Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starboard Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 61 Students
10. Pumpkin Center Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28037, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28037, NC has a total population of 25,432 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28037, 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 28037, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28037, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28037, 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 28037, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28037, NC
How many schools are in 28037, NC?
28037, NC has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,875 students in total.
How do schools in 28037 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 28037 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 28037 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28037?
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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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 59%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations