Best High Schools in 28167, NC

High schools
3
Students
2,833
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 28167, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Rutherford High School

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students

2. R-s Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students

3. Mcdowell High School

D+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28167, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,594
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 28167, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. R-s Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

2. East Rutherford Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students

3. East Mcdowell Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28167, NC

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,096
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 28167, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sunshine Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students

2. Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students

3. Pinnacle Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

4. Glenwood Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28167, NC

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

Community Factors

28167, NC has a total population of 2,320 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28167, NC

5,525

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28167, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

18.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.02 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28167, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28167, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

285 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28167, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28167, NC

How many schools are in 28167, NC?

28167, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,525 students in total.

How do schools in 28167 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 28167 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 28167 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28167?

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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  • Projected: 47%
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