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Best Schools in 28578, NC
28578, NC has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,672 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 28578 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28578, NC
The top high schools in 28578, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
2. South Lenoir High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
3. East Duplin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
4. Southern Wayne High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28578, NC
The top middle schools in 28578, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 624 Students
2. Woodington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
3. Mount Olive Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28578, NC
The top elementary schools in 28578, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moss Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenoir County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. Spring Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 829 Students
3. Carver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 556 Students
4. B F Grady Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 869 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28578, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28578, NC has a total population of 4,816 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 65%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28578, 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 28578, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28578, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28578, 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 28578, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28578, NC
How many schools are in 28578, NC?
28578, NC has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,672 students in total.
How do schools in 28578 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 28578 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 28578 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28578?
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: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations