Summary:
The 28023 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district. While the district is ranked 207 out of 242 in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out for their exceptional performance.
Millbridge Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, with a 4-star rating and significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. Another high-performing school, Bostian Elementary, ranks in the top 40% of North Carolina elementary schools and has a 3-star rating, with test scores well above the district and state averages.
In contrast, the high schools in the area, Carson High and South Rowan High, have lower proficiency rates than the state averages in most subject areas, despite having a 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%. Additionally, all the schools in the data set have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.44% to 99.12%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population in this area.
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