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Best Schools in 28081, NC
28081, NC has 16 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,353 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 28081 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28081, NC
The top high schools in 28081, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Cabarrus High
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students
2. South Rowan High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students
3. A L Brown High
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Kannapolis City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28081, NC
The top middle schools in 28081, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Cabarrus Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
2. Corriher Lipe Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students
3. Kannapolis Middle
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Kannapolis City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1238 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28081, NC
The top elementary schools in 28081, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles E Boger Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 870 Students
2. Royal Oaks Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 592 Students
3. Millbridge Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 566 Students
4. Landis Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
5. North Kannapolis Elementary
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Kannapolis City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
6. Gw Carver Elementary
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Kannapolis City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
7. Fred L Wilson Elementary
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Kannapolis City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
8. Winecoff Elementary
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Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 774 Students
9. Shady Brook Elementary
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Kannapolis City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students
10. North Kannapolis Christian Academy
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North Kannapolis Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 65 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28081, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28081, NC has a total population of 28,596 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28081, 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 28081, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28081, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28081, 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 28081, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28081, NC
How many schools are in 28081, NC?
28081, NC has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,353 students in total.
How do schools in 28081 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28081 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 28081 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28081?
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: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations