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Best Schools in 28630, NC
28630, NC has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,110 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28630 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28630, NC
The top high schools in 28630, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jimmy C Draughn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
2. South Caldwell High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
3. Alexander Central High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
4. Hibriten High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
5. Gateway School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28630, NC
The top middle schools in 28630, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Alexander Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
2. Heritage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
3. Granite Falls Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
4. William Lenoir Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
5. Hudson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28630, NC
The top elementary schools in 28630, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethlehem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
2. Granite Falls Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
3. Baton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
4. Hudson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
5. Valdese Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
6. Dudley Shoals Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
7. Sawmills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28630, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28630, NC has a total population of 19,827 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28630, 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 28630, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28630, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28630, 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 28630, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28630, NC
How many schools are in 28630, NC?
28630, NC has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,110 students in total.
How do schools in 28630 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 28630 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28630 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28630?
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: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations