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Best Schools in 28079, NC
28079, NC has 29 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 26,911 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28079 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28079, NC
The top high schools in 28079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weddington High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students
2. Porter Ridge High School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1754 Students
3. Piedmont High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. Sun Valley High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1442 Students
5. Independence High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2022 Students
6. Monroe High
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1041 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28079, NC
The top middle schools in 28079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weddington Middle
SchoolGrade
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1450 Students
2. Sun Valley Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
3. Porter Ridge Middle School
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1291 Students
4. Piedmont Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
5. Northeast Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
6. Monroe Middle
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 955 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28079, NC
The top elementary schools in 28079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wesley Chapel Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 760 Students
2. Antioch Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 862 Students
3. Stallings Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 722 Students
4. Poplin Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 720 Students
5. Fairview Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
6. Hemby Bridge Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
7. Rocky River Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
8. Sardis Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
9. Indian Trail Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
10. Shiloh Valley Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 598 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
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 28079, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 28079, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28079, NC
How many schools are in 28079, NC?
28079, NC has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 26,911 students in total.
How do schools in 28079 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 28079 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28079 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28079?
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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