Summary:
The 28341 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Hargrove Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite the high poverty concentration in the school, with 99.2% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Hargrove Elementary has consistently ranked in the top third of North Carolina elementary schools over the past three years, with a ranking of 480 out of 1,490 schools in 2024-2025.
Hargrove Elementary's academic performance is generally above the Sampson County Schools district and North Carolina state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. In 2024-2025, the school's 3rd, 5th, and 5th-grade students scored significantly higher than the district and state averages in mathematics, with proficiency rates of 76.7%, 79.6%, and 79.6%, respectively. However, the school's reading proficiency rates are more mixed, with 3rd-grade students scoring below the state average, but 4th and 5th-grade students performing better.
Despite the challenges faced by the school's high-poverty student population, Hargrove Elementary has managed to maintain strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. This suggests that the school may be employing effective teaching practices and targeted interventions to help students succeed. While reading proficiency could be an area for improvement, the school's overall performance indicates that it may be a standout institution within the broader Sampson County Schools district and the state of North Carolina.
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