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Best Schools in 28501, NC
28501, NC has 16 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,285 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 28501 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28501, NC
The top high schools in 28501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lenoir County Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 213 Students
2. Jones Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students
3. South Lenoir High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
4. North Lenoir High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 975 Students
5. Kinston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28501, NC
The top middle schools in 28501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
2. Rochelle Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28501, NC
The top elementary schools in 28501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moss Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Comfort Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
3. Southwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
4. Northwest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
5. Contentnea-savannah School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 859 Students
6. Trenton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
7. Northeast Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
8. Southeast Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
9. Children's Village Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Children's Village Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28501, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28501, NC has a total population of 18,136 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28501, 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 28501, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28501, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28501, 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 28501, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28501, NC
How many schools are in 28501, NC?
28501, NC has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,285 students in total.
How do schools in 28501 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28501 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 28501 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28501?
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: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations