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Best Schools in 28650, NC
28650, NC has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,353 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 28650 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28650, NC
The top high schools in 28650, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bandys High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
2. North Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
3. Lincolnton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 813 Students
4. Maiden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28650, NC
The top middle schools in 28650, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
2. Maiden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students
3. Mill Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
4. Lincolnton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28650, NC
The top elementary schools in 28650, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Battleground Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
2. Balls Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 679 Students
3. Maiden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
4. Charles H Tuttle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 412 Students
5. Pumpkin Center Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
6. Startown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
7. Childers Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
8. Pumpkin Center Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28650, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28650, NC has a total population of 12,859 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28650, 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 28650, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28650, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28650, 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 28650, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28650, NC
How many schools are in 28650, NC?
28650, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,353 students in total.
How do schools in 28650 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28650 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 28650 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28650?
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: 54%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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