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Best Schools in 28609, NC
28609, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,396 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28609 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28609, NC
The top high schools in 28609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bandys High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
2. Bunker Hill High
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
3. West Iredell High
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Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 844 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28609, NC
The top middle schools in 28609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mill Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
2. River Bend Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
3. West Iredell Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28609, NC
The top elementary schools in 28609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherrills Ford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students
2. Balls Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
3. Sharon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students
4. Catawba Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 404 Students
5. Oxford Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 588 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28609, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28609, NC has a total population of 5,955 with 16% 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 28609, 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 28609, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28609, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28609, 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 28609, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28609, NC
How many schools are in 28609, NC?
28609, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,396 students in total.
How do schools in 28609 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28609 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28609 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28609?
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: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations