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Best Schools in 28173, NC
28173, NC has 21 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 19,144 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in 28173 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28173, NC
The top high schools in 28173, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marvin Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2074 Students
2. Weddington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students
3. Cuthbertson High
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
4. Parkwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1061 Students
5. South Providence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 81 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28173, NC
The top middle schools in 28173, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marvin Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1358 Students
2. Weddington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1450 Students
3. Cuthbertson Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students
4. Parkwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28173, NC
The top elementary schools in 28173, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wesley Chapel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 760 Students
2. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 597 Students
3. Marvin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
4. Rea View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
5. Weddington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 696 Students
6. New Town Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
7. Kensington Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1032 Students
8. Waxhaw Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 638 Students
9. Prospect Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
10. Western Union Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28173, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28173, NC has a total population of 64,972 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28173, 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 28173, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28173, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28173, 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 28173, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28173, NC
How many schools are in 28173, NC?
28173, NC has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 19,144 students in total.
How do schools in 28173 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 28173 score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in 28173 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28173?
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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