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Best Schools in 28610, NC
28610, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,907 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 28610 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28610, NC
The top high schools in 28610, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
3. Newton-conover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28610, NC
The top middle schools in 28610, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton-conover Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
2. Mill Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
3. River Bend Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28610, NC
The top elementary schools in 28610, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Balls Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
2. Shuford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Conover City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
3. Catawba Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 404 Students
4. Claremont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
5. Lyle Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 446 Students
6. Oxford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 588 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28610, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28610, NC has a total population of 10,178 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28610, 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 28610, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28610, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28610, 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 28610, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28610, NC
How many schools are in 28610, NC?
28610, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,907 students in total.
How do schools in 28610 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 28610 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 28610 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28610?
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: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations