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Best Schools in 28676, NC
28676, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,648 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 28676 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28676, NC
The top high schools in 28676, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
2. East Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
3. Surry Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28676, NC
The top middle schools in 28676, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Elkin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
3. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28676, NC
The top elementary schools in 28676, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
2. C B Eller Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
3. Elkin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28676, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28676, NC has a total population of 3,460 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28676, 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 28676, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28676, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28676, 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 28676, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28676, NC
How many schools are in 28676, NC?
28676, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,648 students in total.
How do schools in 28676 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 28676 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 28676 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28676?
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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