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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28428


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5-star school
Top rankedCarolina Beach Elementary91st of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
Carolina Beach Elementary up 72 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 28428 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, Carolina Beach Elementary, which serves grades K-5 and has a total enrollment of 432 students. As part of the New Hanover County Schools district, Carolina Beach Elementary consistently outperforms both district and state averages on state assessments in mathematics, reading, and science.

Carolina Beach Elementary boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 78.1% of 3rd graders, 89.9% of 4th graders, and 77.1% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding state standards in mathematics. In reading, 71.2% of 3rd graders, 83.5% of 4th graders, and 74.3% of 5th graders achieved proficiency. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 85.7% also exceeds the district and state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 to 1 and spending of $10,071 per student, the school appears to be well-resourced and focused on delivering a high-quality education.

Overall, Carolina Beach Elementary stands out as a high-performing school in the 28428 zip code, consistently outpacing its peers in the New Hanover County Schools district and across the state of North Carolina. The school's strong academic results, favorable student-teacher ratio, and additional funding suggest that it is providing an exceptional educational experience for its 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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