Best High Schools in 28665, NC

28665, NC has 2 high schools with 531 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 28665 score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28665 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Wilkes Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students

2. Watauga Innovation Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28665, NC

28665, NC has 2 middle schools with 1,115 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 28665 score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28665 greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Wilkes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28665, NC

28665, NC has 2 elementary schools with 968 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 28665 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28665 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mount Pleasant Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

2. Parkway Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 647 Students

3. Millers Creek Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28665, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28665, NC has a total population of 2,631 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28665, NC

2,614

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28665, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

17.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28665, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28665, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

999 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28665, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28654, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
28626, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
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  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations