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Best Schools in 28454, NC
28454, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,107 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 28454 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28454, NC
The top high schools in 28454, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
2. Heide Trask High
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Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
3. Southwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28454, NC
The top middle schools in 28454, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
2. Southwest Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
3. Burgaw Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28454, NC
The top elementary schools in 28454, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
2. Meadow View Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
3. C.f. Pope Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28454, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28454, NC has a total population of 3,225 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28454, 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 28454, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28454, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28454, 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 28454, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28454, NC
How many schools are in 28454, NC?
28454, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,107 students in total.
How do schools in 28454 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 28454 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 28454 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28454?
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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