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Best Schools in 28092, NC
28092, NC has 33 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 15 elementary) serving 17,321 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 28092 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28092, NC
The top high schools in 28092, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Lincoln High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
2. West Lincoln High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
3. North Lincoln High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
4. Fred T Foard High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
5. Lincolnton High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students
6. Cherryville High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students
7. Maiden High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
8. North Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
9. Asbury Academy
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28092, NC
The top middle schools in 28092, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
2. Jacobs Fork Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
3. East Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
4. Maiden Middle School
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students
5. West Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
6. John Chavis Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
7. Lincolnton Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
8. W C Friday Middle School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28092, NC
The top elementary schools in 28092, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iron Station Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
2. Battleground Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
3. Union Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
4. Maiden Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
5. Blackburn Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students
6. Pumpkin Center Intermediate
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
7. W B Beam Intermediate School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 203 Students
8. S Ray Lowder Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
9. Childers Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
10. Cherryville Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28092, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28092, NC has a total population of 38,424 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28092, 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 28092, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28092, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28092, 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 28092, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28092, NC
How many schools are in 28092, NC?
28092, NC has 33 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 17,321 students in total.
How do schools in 28092 perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in 28092 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28092 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28092?
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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