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Best Schools in 28626, NC
28626, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,042 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 28626 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28626, NC
The top high schools in 28626, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
2. Ashe County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28626, NC
The top middle schools in 28626, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. West Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28626, NC
The top elementary schools in 28626, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28626, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28626, NC has a total population of 2,503 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28626, 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 28626, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28626, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28626, 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 28626, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28626, NC
How many schools are in 28626, NC?
28626, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,042 students in total.
How do schools in 28626 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 28626 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 28626 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28626?
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: 55%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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