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Best Schools in 28040, NC
28040, NC has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,977 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 28040 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28040, NC
The top high schools in 28040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chase High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
2. East Rutherford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
3. Crest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students
4. Burns High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28040, NC
The top middle schools in 28040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chase Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
2. Crest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Burns Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
4. East Rutherford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28040, NC
The top elementary schools in 28040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cliffside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students
2. Springmore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
3. Ellenboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
4. Sunshine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
5. Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28040, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28040, NC has a total population of 7,486 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28040, 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 28040, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28040, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28040, 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 28040, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28040, NC
How many schools are in 28040, NC?
28040, NC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,977 students in total.
How do schools in 28040 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 28040 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 28040 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28040?
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: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations