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Best Schools in 28526, NC
28526, NC has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,540 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 28526 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28526, NC
The top high schools in 28526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students
2. North Lenoir High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 975 Students
3. West Craven High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28526, NC
The top middle schools in 28526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Craven Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28526, NC
The top elementary schools in 28526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James W Smith Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
2. Contentnea-savannah School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 859 Students
3. Trenton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28526, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28526, NC has a total population of 2,148 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28526, 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 28526, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28526, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28526, 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 28526, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28526, NC
How many schools are in 28526, NC?
28526, NC has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,540 students in total.
How do schools in 28526 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 28526 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 28526 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28526?
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: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations