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

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. Fred T Foard High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

4. Jimmy C Draughn High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students

5. East Burke High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

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. Heritage Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 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. Liberty Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

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

2. Baton Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

3. 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

4. Valdese Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

5. Mull Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students

6. 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

7. 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

8. Hildebran Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

7,964

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

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

C+

16.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,016 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

28 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28612, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations