Best Schools in 28602, NC
28602, NC has a total of 24 schools including 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 10,731 students attend 28602, NC schools. On average, schools in 28602 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28602 greatly exceed expectations.
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
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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. Hickory High
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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
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Maiden Middle School
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 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. Grandview Middle
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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
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 686 Students
2. Icard Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
3. Oakwood Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
4. W M Jenkins Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students
5. Startown Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
6. Banoak Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
7. Blackburn Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 527 Students
8. George Hildebrand Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 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 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
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 28602, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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