Best High Schools in 28420, NC

High schools
4
Students
3,984
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 28420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South Brunswick High

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1172 Students

2. West Brunswick High

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students

3. South Columbus High

D+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students

4. East Columbus Junior-senior High

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 594 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28420, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,460
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 28420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Shallotte Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students

2. South Brunswick Middle

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students

3. Nakina Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 214 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28420, NC

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,857
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Union Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students

2. Old Dock Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 294 Students

3. Waccamaw

B

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 430 Students

4. Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students

5. Hallsboro-artesia Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students

6. Bolivia Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students

7. Acme Delco Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28420, NC

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

Community Factors

28420, NC has a total population of 3,538 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28420, NC

8,301

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28420, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

27.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28420, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28420, NC.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,244 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28420, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28420, NC

How many schools are in 28420, NC?

28420, NC has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,301 students in total.

How do schools in 28420 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 28420 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28420 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28420?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 28420, NC

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28452, NC

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  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
28455, NC

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
28467, NC

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
28469, NC

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
28470, NC

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
28462, NC

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
29568, SC

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
28432, NC

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
28422, NC

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
28463, NC

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations