Best High Schools in 28138, NC

High schools
3
Students
3,104
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 28138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mount Pleasant High

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students

2. Carson High

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students

3. East Rowan High

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1032 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28138, NC

Middle schools
4
Students
2,530
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 28138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mount Pleasant Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students

2. China Grove Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students

3. Erwin Middle

D

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students

4. Southeast Middle

F

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28138, NC

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,982
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mount Pleasant Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 650 Students

2. Bostian Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students

3. Shive Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students

4. Rockwell Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28138, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28138, NC has a total population of 10,818 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28138, NC

7,928

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28138, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

10.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28138, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28138, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,301 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28138, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28138, NC

How many schools are in 28138, NC?

28138, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,928 students in total.

How do schools in 28138 perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in 28138 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 28138 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28138?

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: 47%
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  • Projected: 30%
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28137, NC

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  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations