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Best Schools in 28628, NC
28628, NC has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 2,195 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 28628 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28628, NC
The top high schools in 28628, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freedom High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28628, NC
The top middle schools in 28628, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Table Rock Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28628, NC
The top elementary schools in 28628, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glen Alpine Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28628, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28628, NC has a total population of 107 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28628, 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 28628, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28628, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28628, 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 28628, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28628, NC
How many schools are in 28628, NC?
28628, NC has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 2,195 students in total.
How do schools in 28628 perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in 28628 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 28628 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28628?
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: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms 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: 48%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations