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Best Schools in 28619, NC
28619, NC has 4 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,674 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28619 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28619, NC
The top high schools in 28619, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jimmy C Draughn High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
2. Hallyburton Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28619, NC
The top middle schools in 28619, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28619, NC
The top elementary schools in 28619, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drexel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28619, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28619, NC has a total population of 537 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28619, 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 28619, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28619, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28619, 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 28619, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28619, NC
How many schools are in 28619, NC?
28619, NC has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,674 students in total.
How do schools in 28619 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 28619 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28619 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28619?
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: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations