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Best Schools in 28457, NC
28457, NC has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,222 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 28457 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28457, NC
The top high schools in 28457, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Topsail High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1777 Students
2. Heide Trask High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
3. Pender High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 677 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28457, NC
The top middle schools in 28457, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Topsail Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 807 Students
2. Cape Fear Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
3. Burgaw Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
4. West Pender Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28457, NC
The top elementary schools in 28457, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Topsail Annandale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 631 Students
2. South Topsail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students
3. Rocky Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
4. Cape Fear Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
5. Malpass Corner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
6. C.f. Pope Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28457, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28457, NC has a total population of 10,812 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28457, 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 28457, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28457, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28457, 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 28457, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28457, NC
How many schools are in 28457, NC?
28457, NC has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,222 students in total.
How do schools in 28457 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 28457 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 28457 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28457?
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: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations