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Best Schools in 28520, NC
28520, NC has 4 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,025 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 28520 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28520, NC
The top high schools in 28520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carteret High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28520, NC
The top elementary schools in 28520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlantic Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
2. Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28520, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28520, NC has a total population of 251 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28520, 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 28520, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28520, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28520, 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 28520, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28520, NC
How many schools are in 28520, NC?
28520, NC has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,025 students in total.
How do schools in 28520 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 28520 score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 28520 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28520?
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: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations