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Best Schools in 28071, NC
28071, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,729 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 28071 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28071, NC
The top high schools in 28071, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students
2. North Stanly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students
3. East Rowan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1032 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28071, NC
The top middle schools in 28071, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. North Stanly Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
3. Erwin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28071, NC
The top elementary schools in 28071, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 650 Students
2. Richfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
3. Shive Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
4. Rockwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
5. Morgan Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28071, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28071, NC has a total population of 2,984 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28071, 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 28071, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28071, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28071, 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 28071, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28071, NC
How many schools are in 28071, NC?
28071, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,729 students in total.
How do schools in 28071 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28071 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 28071 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28071?
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: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations