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Best Schools in 28144, NC
28144, NC has 24 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,899 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 28144 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28144, NC
The top high schools in 28144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Davidson High
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
2. Davie County High
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1770 Students
3. East Rowan High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1032 Students
4. Salisbury High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
5. North Rowan High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students
6. Henderson High
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28144, NC
The top middle schools in 28144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Davie Middle
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
2. Tyro Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
3. Erwin Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
4. North Rowan Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
5. Knox Middle
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28144, NC
The top elementary schools in 28144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cooleemee Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
2. Isenberg Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
3. Churchland Elementary
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
4. Granite Quarry Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
5. Summit Virtual Academy
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 227 Students
6. Dole Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
7. Hurley Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 518 Students
8. Overton Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
9. North Rowan Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
10. Koontz Elementary
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Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28144, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28144, NC has a total population of 26,319 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28144, 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 28144, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28144, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28144, 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 28144, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28144, NC
How many schools are in 28144, NC?
28144, NC has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,899 students in total.
How do schools in 28144 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 28144 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 28144 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28144?
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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