Best Schools in 28642, NC
28642, NC has a total of 12 schools including 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 3,982 students attend 28642, NC schools. On average, schools in 28642 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28642 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28642, NC
28642, NC has 3 high schools with 1,218 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28642 score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28642 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wilkes Early College High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students
2. Elkin High
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
3. Starmount High
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 562 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28642, NC
28642, NC has 5 middle schools with 1,516 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28642 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28642 greatly exceed expectations.
1. East Wilkes Middle School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Elkin Middle
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
3. Starmount Middle
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28642, NC
28642, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,248 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28642 score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28642 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Elkin Elementary
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
2. Ronda-clingman Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
3. Jonesville Elementary
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
4. Appalachian State Univ Academy At Elkin
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Appalachian State Univ Academy At Elkin • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 90 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28642, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28642, NC has a total population of 5,366 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28642, 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 28642, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28642, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28642, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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