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Best Schools in 28168, NC
28168, NC has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,335 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 28168 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28168, NC
The top high schools in 28168, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
2. Fred T Foard High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
3. Burns High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28168, NC
The top middle schools in 28168, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jacobs Fork Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. West Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
3. Burns Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28168, NC
The top elementary schools in 28168, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
2. North Brook Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
3. Blackburn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students
4. Banoak Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
5. Fallston Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 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.
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 28168, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28168, NC
How many schools are in 28168, NC?
28168, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,335 students in total.
How do schools in 28168 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 28168 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 28168 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28168?
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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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations