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Best Schools in 28447, NC
28447, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,631 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 28447 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28447, NC
The top high schools in 28447, 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. Pender High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28447, NC
The top middle schools in 28447, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Pender Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
2. Union Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
3. Elizabethtown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28447, NC
The top elementary schools in 28447, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penderlea Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 495 Students
2. Malpass Corner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
3. Bladen Lakes Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
4. Union Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students
5. East Arcadia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 50 Students
6. Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 474 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28447, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28447, NC has a total population of 937 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28447, 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 28447, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28447, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28447, 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 28447, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28447, NC
How many schools are in 28447, NC?
28447, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,631 students in total.
How do schools in 28447 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28447 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 28447 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28447?
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: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations