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Best Schools in 28645, NC
28645, NC has 28 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,099 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 28645 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28645, NC
The top high schools in 28645, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jimmy C Draughn High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
2. South Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
3. Watauga Innovation Academy
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Wilkes Central High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
5. Hibriten High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
6. West Caldwell High
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28645, NC
The top middle schools in 28645, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
2. Granite Falls Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
3. Central Wilkes Middle School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
4. William Lenoir Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
5. Hudson Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
6. Gamewell Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28645, NC
The top elementary schools in 28645, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blowing Rock Elementary
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 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. Lower Creek Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
5. Drexel Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
6. Dudley Shoals Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
7. Collettsville School
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students
8. Boomer-ferguson Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students
9. Davenport A+ School
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
10. Happy Valley Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28645, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28645, NC has a total population of 46,151 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28645, 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 28645, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28645, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28645, 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 28645, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28645, NC
How many schools are in 28645, NC?
28645, NC has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,099 students in total.
How do schools in 28645 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 28645 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 28645 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28645?
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: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations