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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28101


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1
School
190
Students
Top rankedMcAdenville Elementary354th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
McAdenville Elementary up 238 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 28101 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, McAdenville Elementary, which serves grades K-5 and has 174 students. As part of the Gaston County Schools district, McAdenville Elementary has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in mathematics and reading proficiency across grades 3-5.

In the 2024-2025 school year, 100% of 3rd graders at McAdenville Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, significantly exceeding the district average of 57.4% and the state average of 64.1%. Reading proficiency was also strong, with 63.6% of 3rd graders, 78.1% of 4th graders, and 67.7% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. The school's per-student spending of $12,737 in 2018-2019 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6 in 2023-2024 suggest it is well-resourced to support its students' academic success.

While 57.47% of McAdenville Elementary's students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges, the school's exceptional academic performance suggests it is effectively supporting its diverse student population. As the only school in the 28101 zip code, McAdenville Elementary plays a crucial role in the local community, providing a strong educational foundation for its elementary-aged students.

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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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