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Best Schools in 28461, NC
28461, NC has 7 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,745 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 28461 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28461, NC
The top high schools in 28461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Brunswick High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1172 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28461, NC
The top middle schools in 28461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Brunswick Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
2. Cedar Grove Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28461, NC
The top elementary schools in 28461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Virginia Williamson Elem
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
2. Southport Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
3. Bolivia Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28461, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28461, NC has a total population of 22,052 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28461, 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 28461, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28461, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28461, 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 28461, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28461, NC
How many schools are in 28461, NC?
28461, NC has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,745 students in total.
How do schools in 28461 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 28461 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 28461 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28461?
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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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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