Best Schools in 28056, NC
28056, NC has a total of 25 schools including 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 15,114 students attend 28056, NC schools. On average, schools in 28056 score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28056 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28056, NC
28056, NC has 5 high schools with 3,671 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 28056 score 73% 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 28056 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Gaston Early College High School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
2. Stuart W Cramer High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
3. Forestview High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28056, NC
28056, NC has 8 middle schools with 6,218 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 28056 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28056 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cramerton Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
2. Oakridge Middle
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York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students
3. Belmont Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
4. Stanley Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
5. Mount Holly Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
6. W C Friday Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
7. Holbrook Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
8. Southwest Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28056, NC
28056, NC has 12 elementary schools with 5,225 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 28056 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28056 exceed expectations.
1. Hawks Nest Steam Academy
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
2. W A Bess Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
3. New Hope Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
4. North Belmont Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
5. Lowell Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
6. Robinson Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
7. Mcadenville Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students
8. Carr Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
9. Gardner Park Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
10. Kiser Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28056, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28056, NC has a total population of 34,036 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28056, 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 28056, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28056, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28056, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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