Best Schools in 28601, NC
28601, NC has a total of 35 schools including 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 15,124 students attend 28601, NC schools. On average, schools in 28601 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28601 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28601, NC
28601, NC has 9 high schools with 3,869 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28601 score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28601 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Challenger Early College High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
2. Burke Middle College
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students
3. Caldwell Early College
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
4. Saint Stephens High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
5. Hickory High
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
6. Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28601, NC
28601, NC has 9 middle schools with 4,101 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28601 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28601 greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Alexander Middle
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
2. Heritage Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
3. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
4. Northview Middle
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 480 Students
5. Harry M Arndt Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students
6. River Bend Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
7. Granite Falls Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
8. Grandview Middle
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
9. Alexander Virtual Academy
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 13 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28601, NC
28601, NC has 17 elementary schools with 7,154 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28601 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28601 exceed expectations.
1. Snow Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 589 Students
2. Clyde Campbell Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
3. Granite Falls Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
4. Bethlehem Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
5. Oakwood Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
6. W M Jenkins Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students
7. Wittenburg Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
8. Lyle Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 446 Students
9. Webb A Murray Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 389 Students
10. Ray Childers Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28601, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28601, NC has a total population of 53,862 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28601, 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 28601, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28601, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28601, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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