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Best Schools in 28160, NC
28160, NC has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,944 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 28160 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28160, NC
The top high schools in 28160, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rutherford Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students
2. East Rutherford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
3. R-s Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28160, NC
The top middle schools in 28160, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R-s Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. East Rutherford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28160, NC
The top elementary schools in 28160, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest City-dunbar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
2. Rutherfordton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
3. Spindale Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28160, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28160, NC has a total population of 3,909 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28160, 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 28160, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28160, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28160, 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 28160, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28160, NC
How many schools are in 28160, NC?
28160, NC has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,944 students in total.
How do schools in 28160 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 28160 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 28160 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28160?
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: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations