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Best Schools in 28150, NC
28150, NC has 21 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 13,117 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28150 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28150, NC
The top high schools in 28150, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kings Mountain High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1236 Students
2. East Rutherford High School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
3. Crest High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students
4. Burns High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
5. Shelby High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 825 Students
6. Turning Point Academy
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 108 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28150, NC
The top middle schools in 28150, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kings Mountain Intermediate
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 627 Students
2. Crest Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Kings Mountain Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 712 Students
4. Burns Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
5. East Rutherford Middle School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
6. Shelby Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28150, NC
The top elementary schools in 28150, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springmore Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
2. Ellenboro Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
3. Bethware Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
4. Jefferson Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
5. Union Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
6. Fallston Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
7. Washington Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
8. Elizabeth Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28150, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28150, NC has a total population of 28,801 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28150, 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 28150, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28150, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28150, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28150, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28150, NC
How many schools are in 28150, NC?
28150, NC has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,117 students in total.
How do schools in 28150 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 28150 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28150 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28150?
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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