Summary:
The 28328 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, which are part of the Clinton City Schools and Sampson County Schools districts. While the schools serve a diverse student population, they face significant challenges, including high poverty rates and poor academic performance compared to state averages.
Among the standout schools in the area is Sunset Avenue Elementary, which excels in 3rd-grade math, with 73.7% of students scoring proficient or better, well above the state average of 61.1%. Another notable school is Union Elementary, which has the lowest student-teacher ratio in the data set at 12.3, potentially allowing for more individualized attention. However, the majority of schools in the 28328 zip code struggle with low test scores and declining performance, with several schools seeing their statewide rankings drop in recent years.
The high poverty rates, ranging from 99.22% to 99.58% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest significant economic challenges facing the communities these schools serve. This, combined with relatively low per-student spending, likely contributes to the stark disparities in academic achievement observed across the schools. While the diversity of the student populations presents opportunities for targeted, equity-focused interventions, the data underscores the need for systemic solutions to address the root causes of these educational inequities.
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