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Best Schools in 28444, NC
28444, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,102 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 28444 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28444, NC
The top high schools in 28444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
2. East Bladen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
3. Wallace-rose Hill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28444, NC
The top middle schools in 28444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
2. Elizabethtown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28444, NC
The top elementary schools in 28444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bladen Lakes Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
2. Union Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students
3. Wallace Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1147 Students
4. Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 474 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28444, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28444, NC has a total population of 1,967 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28444, 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 28444, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28444, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28444, 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 28444, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28444, NC
How many schools are in 28444, NC?
28444, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,102 students in total.
How do schools in 28444 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 28444 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 28444 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28444?
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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