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Best Schools in 28638, NC
28638, NC has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,621 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28638 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28638, NC
The top high schools in 28638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caldwell Early College
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
2. Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
3. South Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28638, NC
The top middle schools in 28638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granite Falls Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
2. Hudson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28638, NC
The top elementary schools in 28638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granite Falls Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
2. Baton Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
3. Hudson Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
4. Dudley Shoals Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
5. Sawmills Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28638, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28638, NC has a total population of 12,046 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28638, 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 28638, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28638, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28638, 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 28638, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28638, NC
How many schools are in 28638, NC?
28638, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,621 students in total.
How do schools in 28638 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 28638 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28638 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28638?
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: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations