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Best Schools in 28472, NC
28472, NC has 17 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,424 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 28472 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28472, NC
The top high schools in 28472, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Career And College Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students
2. Whiteville High
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Projected Test Scores
Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students
3. South Columbus High
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
4. East Columbus Junior-senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 594 Students
5. West Columbus High
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
6. North Whiteville Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28472, NC
The top middle schools in 28472, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nakina Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 214 Students
2. Central Middle
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Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28472, NC
The top elementary schools in 28472, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Dock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 294 Students
2. Edgewood Elementary
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Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 454 Students
3. Hallsboro-artesia Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
4. Williams Township
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 644 Students
5. Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville
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Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 879 Students
6. Chadbourn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
7. West Columbus School
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Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 778 Students
8. Whiteville Primary
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Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 501 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28472, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28472, NC has a total population of 17,254 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28472, 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 28472, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28472, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28472, 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 28472, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28472, NC
How many schools are in 28472, NC?
28472, NC has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,424 students in total.
How do schools in 28472 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 28472 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 28472 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28472?
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: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations