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Best Schools in 28512, NC
28512, NC has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,245 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 28512 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28512, NC
The top high schools in 28512, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Croatan High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
2. West Carteret High
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Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1146 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28512, NC
The top middle schools in 28512, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broad Creek Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
2. Morehead City Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
3. Beaufort Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28512, NC
The top elementary schools in 28512, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bogue Sound Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
2. Beaufort Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
3. Morehead City Primary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 545 Students
4. Morehead Elem At Camp Glenn
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28512, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28512, NC has a total population of 2,921 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28512, 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 28512, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28512, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28512, 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 28512, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28512, NC
How many schools are in 28512, NC?
28512, NC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,245 students in total.
How do schools in 28512 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 28512 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 28512 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28512?
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: 56%
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- Projected: 63%
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations