Best High Schools in 28685, NC

High schools
2
Students
1,120
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 28685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Wilkes High School

B

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students

2. East Wilkes High School

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28685, NC

Middle schools
2
Students
784
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 28685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Wilkes Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students

2. North Wilkes Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28685, NC

Elementary schools
2
Students
254
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28685, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Roaring River Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students

2. Traphill Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 77 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28685, NC

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

Community Factors

28685, NC has a total population of 1,748 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28685, NC

2,158

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

73%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

7%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28685, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28685, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28685, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28685, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28685, NC

How many schools are in 28685, NC?

28685, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,158 students in total.

How do schools in 28685 perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in 28685 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28685 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28685?

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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  • Projected: 53%
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