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Best Schools in 28746, NC
28746, NC has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 2,008 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 28746 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28746, NC
The top high schools in 28746, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R-s Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28746, NC
The top middle schools in 28746, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. R-s Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28746, NC
The top elementary schools in 28746, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28746, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28746, NC has a total population of 2,830 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28746, 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 28746, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28746, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28746, 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 28746, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28746, NC
How many schools are in 28746, NC?
28746, NC has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 2,008 students in total.
How do schools in 28746 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 28746 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 28746 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28746?
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: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations