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Best Schools in 28080, NC
28080, NC has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,147 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 28080 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28080, NC
The top high schools in 28080, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
2. North Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
3. Lincolnton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students
4. East Gaston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28080, NC
The top middle schools in 28080, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
2. East Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
3. Stanley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
4. Lincolnton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28080, NC
The top elementary schools in 28080, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catawba Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
2. Iron Station Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
3. St James Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
4. Kiser Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
5. Ge Massey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
6. Springfield Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 336 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
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 28080, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 28080, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28080, NC
How many schools are in 28080, NC?
28080, NC has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,147 students in total.
How do schools in 28080 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 28080 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 28080 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28080?
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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