Best High Schools in 28445, NC

28445, NC has 4 high schools with 3,384 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 28445 score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28445 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. Topsail High

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students

4. Dixon High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28445, NC

28445, NC has 5 middle schools with 3,575 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 28445 score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28445 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Topsail Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 807 Students

2. Surf City Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students

3. Dixon Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students

4. 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

5. Burgaw Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28445, NC

28445, NC has 8 elementary schools with 5,042 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 28445 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28445 greatly 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. Porters Neck Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students

3. North Topsail Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students

4. South Topsail Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students

5. Dixon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students

6. Southwest Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students

7. C.f. Pope Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

8. Coastal Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 822 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28445, NC

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

Community Factors

28445, NC has a total population of 10,268 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28445, NC

12,001

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28445, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28445, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28445, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

996 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28445, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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