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Best Schools in 28539, NC
28539, NC has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 12,028 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28539 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28539, NC
The top high schools in 28539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Croatan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
2. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
3. Swansboro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students
4. White Oak High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28539, NC
The top middle schools in 28539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broad Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
2. Swansboro Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
3. Dixon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
4. Hunters Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28539, NC
The top elementary schools in 28539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
2. Swansboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
3. Sand Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
4. Queens Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
5. Silverdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
6. Hunters Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 28539, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 28539, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28539, NC
How many schools are in 28539, NC?
28539, NC has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 12,028 students in total.
How do schools in 28539 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 28539 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28539 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28539?
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: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations