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Best Schools in 28450, NC
28450, NC has 3 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,027 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 28450 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28450, NC
The top high schools in 28450, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Columbus Junior-senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 594 Students
2. Thomas Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28450, NC
The top elementary schools in 28450, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hallsboro-artesia Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28450, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28450, NC has a total population of 2,129 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28450, 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 28450, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28450, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28450, 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 28450, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28450, NC
How many schools are in 28450, NC?
28450, NC has 3 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,027 students in total.
How do schools in 28450 perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in 28450 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 28450 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28450?
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: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations