Best High Schools in 28320, NC

High schools
5
Students
3,837
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 28320, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bladen Early College

B+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 139 Students

2. Whiteville High

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students

3. West Bladen High

C-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 701 Students

4. Lumberton Senior High

D+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1935 Students

5. West Columbus High

D-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28320, NC

Middle schools
6
Students
2,216
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 28320, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Clarkton School Of Discovery

C

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students

2. Central Middle

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

3. Littlefield Middle

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 658 Students

4. Tar Heel Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 287 Students

5. Bladenboro Middle

D

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students

6. Elizabethtown Middle

F

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28320, NC

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,616
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28320, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Robeson Primary

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 546 Students

2. Edgewood Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 454 Students

3. Chadbourn Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students

4. Bladenboro Primary

D

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students

5. West Columbus School

D-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 778 Students

6. Dublin Primary

D-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students

7. Elizabethtown Primary

D-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 503 Students

8. Whiteville Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 501 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28320, NC

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

Community Factors

28320, NC has a total population of 7,956 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28320, NC

9,669

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28320, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28320, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28320, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

969 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28320, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28320, NC

How many schools are in 28320, NC?

28320, NC has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,669 students in total.

How do schools in 28320 perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in 28320 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 28320 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28320?

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: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 33%
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28369, NC

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 34%
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  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations