Best High Schools in 28043, NC

28043, NC has 3 high schools with 970 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 28043 score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28043 exceed expectations.

1. Rutherford Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Chase High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students

3. Rutherford Opportunity Center

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 119 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28043, NC

28043, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,627 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 28043 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28043 exceed expectations.

1. Chase Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students

2. R-s Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. East Rutherford Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 28043, NC

28043, NC has 9 elementary schools with 3,279 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 28043 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28043 exceed expectations.

1. Harris Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students

2. Sunshine Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Ellenboro Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Cliffside Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students

6. Forest City-dunbar Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

7. Rutherfordton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students

8. Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students

9. Spindale Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28043, NC

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

Community Factors

28043, NC has a total population of 20,180 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28043, NC

5,876

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28043, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

23.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28043, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28043, NC.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,119 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28043, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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