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Best Schools in 28560, NC
28560, NC has 25 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,631 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 28560 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28560, NC
The top high schools in 28560, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pamlico County High
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Projected Test Scores
Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
2. Havelock High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
3. New Bern High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
4. West Craven High
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28560, NC
The top middle schools in 28560, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tucker Creek Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
2. Grover C Fields Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
3. Pamlico County Middle
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Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
4. H J Macdonald Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
5. West Craven Middle
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28560, NC
The top elementary schools in 28560, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
2. W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
3. Albert H Bangert Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
4. Brinson Memorial Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
5. Pamlico County Primary
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Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 345 Students
6. Trent Park Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
7. Fred A Anderson Elementary
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Pamlico County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 164 Students
8. James W Smith Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
9. Ben D Quinn Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students
10. Arthur W Edwards Elementary
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Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28560, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28560, NC has a total population of 27,905 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28560, 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 28560, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28560, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28560, 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 28560, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28560, NC
How many schools are in 28560, NC?
28560, NC has 25 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,631 students in total.
How do schools in 28560 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 28560 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 28560 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28560?
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: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations