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Best Schools in 28163, NC
28163, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,735 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28163 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28163, NC
The top high schools in 28163, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Stanly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 762 Students
2. Piedmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28163, NC
The top middle schools in 28163, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Stanly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Piedmont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28163, NC
The top elementary schools in 28163, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Locust Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
2. New Salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
3. Stanfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28163, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28163, NC has a total population of 5,393 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28163, 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 28163, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28163, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28163, 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 28163, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28163, NC
How many schools are in 28163, NC?
28163, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,735 students in total.
How do schools in 28163 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 28163 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28163 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28163?
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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