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Best Schools in 28654, NC
28654, NC has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,533 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 28654 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28654, NC
The top high schools in 28654, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alexander Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
2. Wilkes Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28654, NC
The top middle schools in 28654, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
2. East Alexander Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28654, NC
The top elementary schools in 28654, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moravian Falls Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
2. Wilkesboro Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
3. Sugar Loaf Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 206 Students
4. Boomer-ferguson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students
5. Hiddenite Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28654, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28654, NC has a total population of 3,295 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28654, 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 28654, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28654, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28654, 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 28654, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28654, NC
How many schools are in 28654, NC?
28654, NC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,533 students in total.
How do schools in 28654 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 28654 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 28654 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28654?
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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