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Best Schools in 28120, NC
28120, NC has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,425 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 28120 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28120, NC
The top high schools in 28120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Point High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 955 Students
2. Stuart W Cramer High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
3. East Gaston High
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
4. West Mecklenburg High School
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28120, NC
The top middle schools in 28120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belmont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
The top elementary schools in 28120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Belmont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
2. Pinewood Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
3. Ida Rankin Elementary School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
4. Catawba Heights Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
5. Whitewater Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students
6. Kiser Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
7. Springfield Primary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 336 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
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 28120, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28120, NC
How many schools are in 28120, NC?
28120, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,425 students in total.
How do schools in 28120 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28120 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 28120 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28120?
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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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 44%
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