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Best Schools in 28460, NC
28460, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,409 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 28460 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28460, NC
The top high schools in 28460, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon High
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
2. Swansboro High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28460, NC
The top middle schools in 28460, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 28460, NC
The top elementary schools in 28460, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coastal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 822 Students
2. Sand Ridge Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
3. Dixon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28460, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28460, NC has a total population of 13,618 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28460, 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 28460, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28460, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28460, 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 28460, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28460, NC
How many schools are in 28460, NC?
28460, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,409 students in total.
How do schools in 28460 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 28460 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 28460 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28460?
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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