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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28056


At a glance
4
Schools
2,798
Students
Top rankedNew Hope Elementary197th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
W A Bess Elementary School up 196 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 28056 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, highlighting the importance of school choice and access to quality education within a single zip code.

The standout schools in the area are Hawks Nest STEAM Academy and New Hope Elementary, both of which consistently outperform the district and state averages on academic assessments. In contrast, Robinson Elementary lags behind, with proficiency rates 10-20 percentage points lower than the district and state.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic diversity within the 28056 zip code, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 33.83% at New Hope Elementary to 98.85% at Robinson Elementary. This diversity may present both challenges and opportunities for the Gaston County Schools district in terms of resource allocation and targeted interventions. Additionally, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, play a crucial role in driving student success.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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