Best High Schools in 28080, NC

28080, NC has 5 high schools with 4,303 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 28080 score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28080 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. North Lincoln High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students

3. East Lincoln High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students

4. Lincolnton High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students

5. North Gaston High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28080, NC

28080, NC has 3 middle schools with 2,174 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 28080 score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28080 greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Lincoln Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students

2. East Lincoln Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students

3. 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

Best Elementary Schools in 28080, NC

28080, NC has 5 elementary schools with 2,182 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 28080 score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28080 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Catawba Springs Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students

2. St James Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students

3. Iron Station Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students

4. Pumpkin Center Intermediate

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students

5. 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 28080, NC

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

Community Factors

28080, NC has a total population of 7,983 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28080, NC

8,659

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28080, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28080, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28080, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

985 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28080, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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