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Best Schools in 28043, NC
28043, NC has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,102 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28043 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28043, NC
The top high schools in 28043, 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. R-s Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
4. Rutherford Opportunity Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28043, NC
The top middle schools in 28043, 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. R-s Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
3. East Rutherford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28043, NC
The top elementary schools in 28043, 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. Ellenboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
3. Harris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
4. Forest City-dunbar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
5. Sunshine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
6. Rutherfordton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
7. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
8. Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
9. Spindale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 28043, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 28043, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28043, NC
How many schools are in 28043, NC?
28043, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,102 students in total.
How do schools in 28043 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28043 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28043 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28043?
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: 56%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations