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

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students

2. Gaston Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students

3. Fred T Foard High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

4. West Lincoln High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students

5. Burns High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students

6. Maiden High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students

2. Burns Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students

3. West Lincoln Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students

4. Lincolnton Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students

2. Childers Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

3. Banoak Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students

4. Blackburn Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students

5. North Brook Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students

6. George Hildebrand Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students

7. Fallston Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students

8. W B Beam Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 203 Students

9. Cherryville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

9,666

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

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

D+

23.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

986 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28168, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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