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Best Schools in 28542, NC
28542, NC has 6 public schools (1 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,340 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28542 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28542, NC
The top high schools in 28542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28542, NC
The top middle schools in 28542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Bridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
2. Dixon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
3. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28542, NC
The top elementary schools in 28542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
2. Blue Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28542, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28542, NC has a total population of 284 with 6% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28542, 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 28542, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28542, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28542, 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 28542, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28542, NC
How many schools are in 28542, NC?
28542, NC has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,340 students in total.
How do schools in 28542 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 28542 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28542 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28542?
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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