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Best Schools in 28557, NC
28557, NC has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,726 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 28557 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28557, NC
The top high schools in 28557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Carteret High
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1146 Students
2. Marine Sci. And Tech. Early College Hs
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 12 - 13 • 49 Students
3. Bridges School
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28557, NC
The top middle schools in 28557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morehead City Middle
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28557, NC
The top elementary schools in 28557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morehead City Primary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 545 Students
2. Morehead Elem At Camp Glenn
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 285 Students
3. St Egbert Catholic School
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St Egbert Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
4. A Sea Of Learning
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A Sea Of Learning • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28557, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28557, NC has a total population of 14,896 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28557, 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 28557, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28557, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28557, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28557, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28557, NC
How many schools are in 28557, NC?
28557, NC has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,726 students in total.
How do schools in 28557 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 28557 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 28557 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28557?
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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