Best High Schools in 28478, NC

28478, NC has 3 high schools with 1,471 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28478 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28478 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pender Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 203 Students

2. Union High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students

3. Wallace-rose Hill High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 807 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28478, NC

28478, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,465 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28478 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28478 exceed expectations.

1. West Pender Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Burgaw Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28478, NC

28478, NC has 3 elementary schools with 1,486 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28478 score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28478 exceed expectations.

1. Penderlea Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 495 Students

2. C.f. Pope Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pender County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

3. Union Intermediate

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students

4. Malpass Corner Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

5. Wallace Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1147 Students

6. Union Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 474 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28478, NC

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

Community Factors

28478, NC has a total population of 4,350 with 21% 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 28478, NC

5,422

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28478, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

29.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

26.54 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28478, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28478, NC.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

878 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

13 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28478, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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