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Best Schools in 28655, NC
28655, NC has 39 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 19 elementary) serving 16,599 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 28655 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28655, NC
The top high schools in 28655, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burke Middle College
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Rutherford Early College High School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students
3. Jimmy C Draughn High School
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
4. East Burke High
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
5. Robert L. Patton High School
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
6. Freedom High
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
7. Mcdowell High School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
8. West Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28655, NC
The top middle schools in 28655, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
2. Liberty Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
3. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
4. Table Rock Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
5. West Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
6. Walter R Johnson Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
7. East Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
8. Gamewell Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28655, NC
The top elementary schools in 28655, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Hildebrand Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
2. Salem Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
3. Sunshine Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
4. Mull Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
5. Glen Alpine Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
6. New Dimensions
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The New Dimensions School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 535 Students
7. Crossnore Elementary
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
8. Drexel Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
9. Nebo Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
10. Collettsville School
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28655, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28655, NC has a total population of 54,856 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28655, 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 28655, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28655, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28655, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28655, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28655, NC
How many schools are in 28655, NC?
28655, NC has 39 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 16,599 students in total.
How do schools in 28655 perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in 28655 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28655 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28655?
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: 53%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations