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Best Schools in 28097, NC
28097, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,878 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28097 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28097, NC
The top high schools in 28097, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Stanly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 762 Students
2. Mount Pleasant High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students
3. Central Cabarrus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28097, NC
The top middle schools in 28097, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Stanly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
3. C C Griffin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 959 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28097, NC
The top elementary schools in 28097, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Locust Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
2. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
3. Stanfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
4. A T Allen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 632 Students
5. Endy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28097, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28097, NC has a total population of 6,871 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28097, 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 28097, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28097, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28097, 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 28097, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28097, NC
How many schools are in 28097, NC?
28097, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,878 students in total.
How do schools in 28097 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28097 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28097 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28097?
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: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations