Best Schools in 28612, NC
28612, NC has a total of 18 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 7,964 students attend 28612, NC schools. On average, schools in 28612 score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28612 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28612, NC
28612, NC has 6 high schools with 3,176 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 28612 score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28612 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. Fred T Foard High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
4. Jimmy C Draughn High School
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
5. East Burke High
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28612, NC
28612, NC has 4 middle schools with 1,995 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 28612 score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28612 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jacobs Fork Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Heritage Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
3. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
4. Liberty Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28612, NC
28612, NC has 8 elementary schools with 2,793 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 28612 score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28612 exceed expectations.
1. Icard Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
2. Baton Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
3. Banoak Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
4. Valdese Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
5. Mull Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
6. George Hildebrand Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 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
Education & Community Snapshot in 28612, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28612, NC has a total population of 12,225 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28612, 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 28612, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28612, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28612, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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