Best Schools in 28681, NC
28681, NC has a total of 24 schools including 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 12,348 students attend 28681, NC schools. On average, schools in 28681 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28681 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28681, NC
28681, NC has 6 high schools with 5,639 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 28681 score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28681 exceed expectations.
1. Alexander Early College
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Alexander Central High
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
3. Saint Stephens High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. Bunker Hill High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
5. South Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
6. Wilkes Central High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28681, NC
28681, NC has 7 middle schools with 2,877 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 28681 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 28681 greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Alexander Middle
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
2. Harry M Arndt Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students
3. East Alexander Middle
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
4. River Bend Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
5. Central Wilkes Middle School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
6. Alexander Virtual Academy
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 13 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28681, NC
28681, NC has 11 elementary schools with 3,832 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 28681 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 28681 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Snow Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 589 Students
2. Clyde Campbell Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
3. Ellendale Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students
4. Bethlehem Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
5. Taylorsville Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
6. Stony Point Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
7. Wittenburg Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
8. Sugar Loaf Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 206 Students
9. Kings Creek Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
10. Hiddenite Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28681, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28681, NC has a total population of 25,185 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28681, 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 28681, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28681, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28681, NC.
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