Best High Schools in 28054, NC

28054, NC has 3 high schools with 1,708 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 28054 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28054 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gaston Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students

2. Ashbrook High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students

3. Warlick Academy

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28054, NC

28054, NC has 6 middle schools with 4,136 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 28054 score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28054 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cramerton Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students

2. W C Friday Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

3. Holbrook Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students

4. Southwest Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students

5. W P Grier Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

6. York Chester Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28054, NC

28054, NC has 9 elementary schools with 4,167 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 28054 score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28054 meet expectations.

1. Lowell Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students

2. Robinson Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students

3. Carr Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students

4. Brookside Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students

5. Gardner Park Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

6. Lingerfeldt Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students

7. Sherwood Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students

8. Woodhill Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students

9. First Wesleyan Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

First Wesleyan Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 299 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28054, NC

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

Community Factors

28054, NC has a total population of 40,501 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28054, NC

10,011

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28054, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

36.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

30.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28054, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28054, NC.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,344 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28054, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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