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Best Schools in 28056, NC
28056, NC has 29 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 18,951 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 28056 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28056, NC
The top high schools in 28056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Point High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 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
4. East Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
5. North Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
6. Ashbrook High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28056, NC
The top middle schools in 28056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cramerton Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
2. Belmont Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
3. Stanley Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
4. Mount Holly Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
5. Holbrook Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
6. W C Friday Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
7. Southwest Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
8. W P Grier Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28056, NC
The top elementary schools in 28056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawks Nest Steam Academy
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
2. New Hope Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
3. North Belmont Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
4. W A Bess Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
5. Mcadenville Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students
6. Lowell Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
7. Robinson Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
8. Kiser Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
9. Carr Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
10. Gardner Park Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 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.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28056, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28056, NC
How many schools are in 28056, NC?
28056, NC has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 18,951 students in total.
How do schools in 28056 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 28056 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 28056 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28056?
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: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations