Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28602


Summary:

The 28602 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance among these institutions, with Challenger Early College High standing out as a top-performing school, while Longview Elementary and Southwest Primary lag behind.

Challenger Early College High consistently ranks among the best schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 3rd out of 626 North Carolina high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional test scores, with 100% proficiency in English II and 99% proficiency in Math III, are a testament to its academic excellence. In contrast, Longview Elementary and Southwest Primary have low statewide rankings and 1-star ratings, with test scores that lag behind the state and district averages.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status among the schools. Grandview Middle and Longview Elementary have very high free/reduced lunch rates, over 99%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage, while Challenger Early College High has a much lower rate of 47.24%. This suggests that the schools serving low-income communities face significant challenges in providing high-quality education.








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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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