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Best Schools in 28644, NC
28644, NC has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,782 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28644 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28644, NC
The top high schools in 28644, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
2. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
3. Alleghany High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
4. Ashe County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28644, NC
The top middle schools in 28644, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. North Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
3. West Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28644, NC
The top elementary schools in 28644, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mulberry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Millers Creek Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
3. Piney Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
4. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
5. Traphill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 77 Students
6. Mountain View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
7. Sparta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 558 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28644, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28644, NC has a total population of 1,572 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28644, 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 28644, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28644, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28644, 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 28644, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28644, NC
How many schools are in 28644, NC?
28644, NC has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,782 students in total.
How do schools in 28644 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 28644 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28644 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28644?
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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