Best High Schools in 28508, NC

High schools
2
Students
1,645
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 28508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Duplin High

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students

2. James Kenan High

D

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28508, NC

Elementary schools
2
Students
1,482
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kenansville Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 613 Students

2. B F Grady Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 869 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28508, NC

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

Community Factors

28508, NC has a total population of 2,098 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 61%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28508, NC

3,127

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

61%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

8%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28508, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

26.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28508, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28508, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

984 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

25 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28508, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28508, NC

How many schools are in 28508, NC?

28508, NC has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,127 students in total.

How do schools in 28508 perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in 28508 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 28508 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28508?

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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