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Best Schools in 28579, NC
28579, NC has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 779 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 28579 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28579, NC
The top high schools in 28579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carteret High
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28579, NC
The top elementary schools in 28579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28579, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28579, NC has a total population of 447 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28579, 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 28579, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28579, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28579, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28579, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28579, NC
How many schools are in 28579, NC?
28579, NC has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 779 students in total.
How do schools in 28579 perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in 28579 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 28579 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28579?
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
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations