Best High Schools in 28539, NC

28539, NC has 3 high schools with 3,471 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28539 score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28539 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Swansboro High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students

2. Dixon High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students

3. White Oak High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28539, NC

28539, NC has 3 middle schools with 2,837 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28539 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28539 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Swansboro Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students

2. Dixon Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students

3. Hunters Creek Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28539, NC

28539, NC has 5 elementary schools with 3,264 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28539 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28539 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Swansboro Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students

2. Sand Ridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students

3. Silverdale Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students

4. Queens Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students

5. Hunters Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28539, NC

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

Community Factors

28539, NC has a total population of 17,592 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28539, NC

9,572

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28539, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

17.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.35 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28539, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28539, NC.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28539, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 28539, NC

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28582, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28584, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28544, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28547, NC

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28594, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28543, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28546, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28541, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28542, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28540, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations