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Best Schools in 28623, NC
28623, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,738 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 28623 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28623, NC
The top high schools in 28623, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alleghany High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
2. North Surry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28623, NC
The top middle schools in 28623, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
2. J Sam Gentry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28623, NC
The top elementary schools in 28623, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
2. Glade Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28623, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28623, NC has a total population of 1,624 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28623, 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 28623, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28623, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28623, 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 28623, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28623, NC
How many schools are in 28623, NC?
28623, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,738 students in total.
How do schools in 28623 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 28623 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 28623 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28623?
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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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations