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Best Schools in 28555, NC
28555, NC has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,459 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 28555 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28555, NC
The top high schools in 28555, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Havelock High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
2. Jones Senior High School
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Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students
3. Northside High
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
4. White Oak High
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
5. New Bern High
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28555, NC
The top middle schools in 28555, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grover C Fields Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
2. Hunters Creek Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
3. Jacksonville Commons Middle
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1011 Students
4. Havelock Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28555, NC
The top elementary schools in 28555, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
2. Carolina Forest Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 678 Students
3. Morton Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
4. Brinson Memorial Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
5. Maysville Elementary
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Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
6. Silverdale Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
7. Stateside Elementary
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 564 Students
8. Jacksonville Commons Elem
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28555, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28555, NC has a total population of 5,093 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28555, 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 28555, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28555, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28555, 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 28555, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28555, NC
How many schools are in 28555, NC?
28555, NC has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,459 students in total.
How do schools in 28555 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 28555 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 28555 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28555?
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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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations