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Best Schools in 28090, NC
28090, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,226 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 28090 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28090, NC
The top high schools in 28090, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
2. Fred T Foard High
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
3. Burns High
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Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28090, NC
The top middle schools in 28090, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jacobs Fork Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. West Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
3. Burns Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28090, NC
The top elementary schools in 28090, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Casar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
2. North Brook Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
3. Banoak Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
4. Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
5. Fallston Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 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
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 28090, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 28090, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28090, NC
How many schools are in 28090, NC?
28090, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,226 students in total.
How do schools in 28090 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28090 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 28090 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28090?
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: 58%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations