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Best Schools in 28521, NC
28521, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,719 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 28521 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28521, NC
The top high schools in 28521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richlands High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
2. East Duplin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28521, NC
The top middle schools in 28521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trexler Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28521, NC
The top elementary schools in 28521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students
2. Chinquapin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28521, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28521, NC has a total population of 1,943 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28521, 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 28521, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28521, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28521, 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 28521, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28521, NC
How many schools are in 28521, NC?
28521, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,719 students in total.
How do schools in 28521 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 28521 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 28521 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28521?
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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