Best High Schools in 28090, NC

28090, NC has 7 high schools with 3,376 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 28090 score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28090 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Challenger Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students

2. Burke Middle College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students

3. Cleveland Echs

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 219 Students

4. Fred T Foard High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

5. West Lincoln High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students

6. Burns High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28090, NC

28090, NC has 4 middle schools with 2,373 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 28090 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28090 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Jacobs Fork Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students

2. Burns Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students

3. East Burke Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students

4. West Lincoln Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28090, NC

28090, NC has 6 elementary schools with 2,130 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 28090 score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28090 exceed expectations.

1. Casar Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students

2. Banoak Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students

3. North Brook Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students

4. George Hildebrand Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students

5. Fallston Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students

6. Union Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28090, NC

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

Community Factors

28090, NC has a total population of 7,633 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28090, NC

7,879

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28090, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

18.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28090, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28090, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

984 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

28 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28090, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations