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Best Schools in 28642, NC
28642, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,056 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28642 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28642, NC
The top high schools in 28642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
2. East Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
3. Starmount High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 562 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28642, NC
The top middle schools in 28642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Elkin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
3. Starmount Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28642, NC
The top elementary schools in 28642, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
2. Ronda-clingman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
3. Jonesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 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
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 28642, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28642, NC
How many schools are in 28642, NC?
28642, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,056 students in total.
How do schools in 28642 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 28642 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28642 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28642?
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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