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Best Schools in 28601, NC
28601, NC has 33 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 17,817 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 28601 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28601, NC
The top high schools in 28601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
2. East Burke High
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
3. Saint Stephens High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. South Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
5. Alexander Central High
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
6. Bunker Hill High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
7. Hickory High
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28601, NC
The top middle schools in 28601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Alexander Middle
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
2. Granite Falls Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
3. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
4. Harry M Arndt Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students
5. River Bend Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
6. Northview Middle
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 480 Students
7. Grandview Middle
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28601, NC
The top elementary schools in 28601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakwood Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
2. Bethlehem Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
3. Snow Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 589 Students
4. W M Jenkins Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students
5. Granite Falls Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
6. Clyde Campbell Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
7. Ray Childers Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
8. Hildebran Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
9. Dudley Shoals Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
10. Lyle Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 446 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
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 28601, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28601, NC
How many schools are in 28601, NC?
28601, NC has 33 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 17,817 students in total.
How do schools in 28601 perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in 28601 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 28601 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28601?
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: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations