Best High Schools in 28164, NC

High schools
4
Students
4,819
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 28164, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Lincoln High

B+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students

2. Hopewell High School

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1755 Students

3. East Gaston High

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students

4. North Gaston High

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28164, NC

Middle schools
4
Students
3,067
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 28164, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Lincoln Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students

2. Francis Bradley Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students

3. Stanley Middle

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students

4. W C Friday Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28164, NC

Elementary schools
7
Students
3,669
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28164, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Catawba Springs Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students

2. Barnette Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 750 Students

3. Pinewood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students

4. Community Public Charter

C+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Community Public Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 10 • 607 Students

5. Kiser Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students

6. Carr Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students

7. Springfield Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 336 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28164, NC

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

Community Factors

28164, NC has a total population of 15,539 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28164, NC

11,658

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28164, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28164, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28164, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,341 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28164, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28164, NC

How many schools are in 28164, NC?

28164, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,658 students in total.

How do schools in 28164 perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in 28164 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 28164 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28164?

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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