Best High Schools in 28429, NC

28429, NC has 3 high schools with 688 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 28429 score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28429 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pender Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students

2. Wilmington Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 255 Students

3. Sea-tech

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28429, NC

28429, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,993 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 28429 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28429 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Emma B Trask Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students

2. Holly Shelter Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students

3. Cape Fear Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28429, NC

28429, NC has 5 elementary schools with 2,389 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 28429 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28429 exceed expectations.

1. Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students

2. Murrayville Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students

3. Castle Hayne Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

4. Rocky Point Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students

5. Wrightsboro Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28429, NC

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

Community Factors

28429, NC has a total population of 8,778 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28429, NC

5,070

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28429, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

20.92 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28429, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28429, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,802 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28429, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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