Best Schools in 28168, NC
28168, NC has a total of 19 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 9,666 students attend 28168, NC schools. On average, schools in 28168 score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28168 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28168, NC
28168, NC has 6 high schools with 4,098 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28168 score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28168 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Challenger Early College High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
2. Gaston Early College High School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
3. Fred T Foard High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
4. West Lincoln High
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
5. Burns High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
6. Maiden High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28168, NC
28168, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,491 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28168 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28168 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jacobs Fork Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Burns Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
3. West Lincoln Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
4. Lincolnton Middle
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28168, NC
28168, NC has 8 elementary schools with 3,077 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28168 score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28168 exceed expectations.
1. Union Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
2. Childers Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
3. Banoak Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
4. Blackburn Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students
5. North Brook Elementary
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
6. George Hildebrand Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
7. Fallston Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. W B Beam Intermediate School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 203 Students
9. Cherryville Elementary
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28168, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28168, NC has a total population of 10,373 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28168, 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 28168, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28168, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28168, NC.
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