Best Schools in 28120, NC
28120, NC has a total of 15 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 9,381 students attend 28120, NC schools. On average, schools in 28120 score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28120 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28120, NC
28120, NC has 4 high schools with 2,301 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 28120 score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28120 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Levine Middle College High Sch
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 13 • 224 Students
2. Gaston Early College High School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
3. Stuart W Cramer High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
4. East Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28120, NC
28120, NC has 4 middle schools with 2,677 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 28120 score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28120 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Belmont Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
2. Stanley Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
3. Mount Holly Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
4. Whitewater Middle
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28120, NC
28120, NC has 6 elementary schools with 2,700 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 28120 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28120 exceed expectations.
1. Pinewood Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
2. Ida Rankin Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
3. North Belmont Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
4. Catawba Heights Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
5. Kiser Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
6. Whitewater Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28120, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28120, NC has a total population of 23,851 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28120, 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 28120, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28120, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28120, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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