Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28409


Summary:

The 28409 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the area, with Masonboro Elementary and Myrtle Grove Middle standing out as the top-performing institutions.

Masonboro Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top 10-34 elementary schools in North Carolina over the past 3 school years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has significantly higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the district and state averages. Myrtle Grove Middle is another standout, ranking in the top 173-232 middle schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has outperformed the district and state in math, reading, and science proficiency for 6th-8th graders.

In contrast, Bradley Creek Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates among the 4 schools, particularly in reading. The stark contrast in free/reduced lunch rates between the schools, ranging from 19.9% at Masonboro Elementary to over 99% at Bradley Creek Elementary and Myrtle Grove Middle, suggests significant socioeconomic differences in the student populations, which could be a factor in the performance disparities observed.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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