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Best Schools in 28671, NC
28671, NC has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,656 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in 28671 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28671, NC
The top high schools in 28671, 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
Best Middle Schools in 28671, NC
The top middle schools in 28671, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28671, NC
The top elementary schools in 28671, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valdese Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28671, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28671, NC has a total population of 141 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28671, 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 28671, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28671, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28671, 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 28671, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28671, NC
How many schools are in 28671, NC?
28671, NC has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,656 students in total.
How do schools in 28671 perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in 28671 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in 28671 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28671?
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: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations