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Best Schools in 28128, NC
28128, NC has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,695 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 28128 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28128, NC
The top high schools in 28128, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Stanly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28128, NC
The top middle schools in 28128, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Stanly Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28128, NC
The top elementary schools in 28128, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aquadale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
2. Norwood Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28128, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28128, NC has a total population of 7,104 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28128, 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 28128, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28128, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28128, 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 28128, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28128, NC
How many schools are in 28128, NC?
28128, NC has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,695 students in total.
How do schools in 28128 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 28128 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 28128 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28128?
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: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations