Best High Schools in 28456, NC

High schools
4
Students
3,266
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 28456, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Brunswick High

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students

2. East Bladen High

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students

3. East Columbus Junior-senior High

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 594 Students

4. Pender High

D-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28456, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,171
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 28456, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Clarkton School Of Discovery

C

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students

2. Leland Middle

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students

3. West Pender Middle

D

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28456, NC

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,515
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28456, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lincoln Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students

2. Acme Delco Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students

3. Malpass Corner Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students

4. East Arcadia Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bladen County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 50 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28456, NC

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

Community Factors

28456, NC has a total population of 3,378 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28456, NC

5,952

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28456, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

18.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.07 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28456, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28456, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,209 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28456, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28456, NC

How many schools are in 28456, NC?

28456, NC has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,952 students in total.

How do schools in 28456 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 28456 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 28456 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28456?

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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