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Best Schools in 28439, NC
28439, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,757 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 28439 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28439, NC
The top high schools in 28439, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 840 Students
2. West Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28439, NC
The top middle schools in 28439, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orrum Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 297 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28439, NC
The top elementary schools in 28439, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Long Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Robeson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students
2. West Columbus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 778 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28439, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28439, NC has a total population of 1,152 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28439, 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 28439, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28439, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28439, 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 28439, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28439, NC
How many schools are in 28439, NC?
28439, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,757 students in total.
How do schools in 28439 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 28439 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 28439 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28439?
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: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations