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

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. Stuart W Cramer High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students

3. Forestview High

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

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. Oakridge Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1154 Students

3. Belmont Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students

4. Stanley Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

5. Mount Holly Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students

2. W A Bess Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students

3. New Hope Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students

4. North Belmont Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

5. 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

6. 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

7. Mcadenville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students

8. 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

9. 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

10. Kiser Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

15,114

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

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

B-

14.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.62 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,298 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28056, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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