Best High Schools in 28602, NC

28602, NC has 3 high schools with 1,485 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 28602 score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28602 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Challenger Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students

2. Burke Middle College

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students

3. Hickory High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28602, NC

28602, NC has 6 middle schools with 3,017 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 28602 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28602 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Jacobs Fork Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students

2. Maiden Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students

3. East Burke Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students

4. Northview Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 480 Students

5. Harry M Arndt Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students

6. Grandview Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28602, NC

28602, NC has 15 elementary schools with 6,229 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 28602 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28602 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mountain View Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 686 Students

2. Icard Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students

3. Oakwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

4. W M Jenkins Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students

5. Startown Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students

6. Banoak Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students

7. Blackburn Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students

8. George Hildebrand Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students

9. Webb A Murray Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 389 Students

10. Ray Childers Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28602, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28602, NC has a total population of 29,365 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28602, NC

10,731

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28602, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

28.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

24.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28602, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28602, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,143 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28602, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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