Best Schools in 28690, NC
28690, NC has a total of 8 schools including 1 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 3,209 students attend 28690, NC schools. On average, schools in 28690 score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 28690 exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 28690, NC
28690, NC has 1 high schools with 119 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 28690 score 93% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 84% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 28690 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Burke Middle College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28690, NC
28690, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,555 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 28690 score 59% 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 28690 exceed expectations.
1. Heritage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
2. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
3. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28690, NC
28690, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,535 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 28690 score 52% 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 28690 exceed expectations.
1. Drexel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
2. Valdese Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
3. Mull Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
4. George Hildebrand Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28690, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28690, NC has a total population of 9,289 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28690, 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 28690, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28690, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28690, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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