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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28152


At a glance
12
Schools
7,508
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedCleveland ECHS69th of 641 North Carolina high schools
Biggest riser
Elizabeth Elementary up 294 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
James Love Elementary 12.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 28152 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with most having high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community.

Among the standout schools in the area is Pinnacle Classical Academy, a public charter school serving grades K-12 that consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance. Another high-performing school is Cleveland ECHS, a public high school that ranks among the top 69 high schools in North Carolina and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Springmore Elementary and Boiling Springs Elementary are two public elementary schools that rank among the top 172 and 212 in the state, respectively, and have 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

In contrast, some schools in the area, such as Shelby High, Shelby Middle, and Township Three Elementary, have lower proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the district and state averages. The variation in performance across the schools suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as school leadership, curriculum, and teaching quality, may be playing a significant role in student outcomes.

Ranking:
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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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