Summary:
Zip code 28009 is home to one elementary school, Badin Elementary, which serves grades K-5 and is part of Stanly County Schools in the small town of Badin, NC. Because there is only one elementary school in this zip code, the most useful comparisons are against district and state averages rather than neighboring schools.
Badin Elementary is a notable academic standout, especially given that 99.27% of its 411 students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and currently ranks in the 81st percentile statewide (285 out of 1,492 elementary schools). Its strongest subject is math, with proficiency rates of 76.5%, 78.8%, and 74.2% in grades 3, 4, and 5 for the most recent school year—well above the state averages of 66.4%, 61.4%, and 62.9%. Fifth-grade science is also exceptional at 84.8% proficient versus 67.7% statewide. Reading scores are more mixed, with third-grade reading (54.1%) falling slightly below both the district (56.1%) and state (55.6%), while fifth-grade reading (75.8%) is far above the state average (55.3%).
Chronic absenteeism at Badin Elementary is just 15.6%, considerably lower than the district's 19.7% and the state's 24.2%—an impressive figure for a high-poverty school and likely a factor in its academic success. The school's math strength is consistent across recent years; in 2024–2025, third-grade math proficiency reached 88.5%, a 24.4-point lead over the state. Overall, Badin Elementary outperforms district and state averages across nearly every subject and grade level, making it a strong option for families in this area. The clearest opportunity for improvement is early-grade reading, which remains the school's relative weak point despite generally solid results in upper grades.
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