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Best Schools in 28449, NC
28449, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary) serving 5,032 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 28449 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28449, NC
The top high schools in 28449, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eugene Ashley High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
2. South Brunswick High
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1172 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28449, NC
The top middle schools in 28449, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles P Murray Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
2. South Brunswick Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28449, NC
The top elementary schools in 28449, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carolina Beach Elementary
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28449, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28449, NC has a total population of 1,933 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28449, 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 28449, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28449, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28449, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28449, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28449, NC
How many schools are in 28449, NC?
28449, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 5,032 students in total.
How do schools in 28449 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 28449 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 28449 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28449?
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: 65%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations