Best High Schools in 28079, NC

28079, NC has 6 high schools with 4,732 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 28079 score 86% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28079 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Levine Middle College High Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 224 Students

2. Union County Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 303 Students

3. Porter Ridge High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28079, NC

28079, NC has 4 middle schools with 3,819 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 28079 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28079 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Porter Ridge Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1291 Students

2. Piedmont Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students

3. Sun Valley Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students

4. Northeast Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28079, NC

28079, NC has 10 elementary schools with 5,842 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 28079 score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28079 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Wesley Chapel Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students

2. Poplin Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 720 Students

3. Stallings Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 722 Students

4. Indian Trail Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

5. Hemby Bridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students

6. Fairview Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students

7. Sardis Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students

8. Porter Ridge Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 664 Students

9. Clear Creek Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students

10. Shiloh Valley Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 560 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28079, NC

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

Community Factors

28079, NC has a total population of 38,362 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28079, NC

15,453

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28079, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28079, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28079, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,730 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28079, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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