Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28610

The 28610 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population. While the schools vary in their academic performance, a few stand out as strong performers, including Claremont Elementary and Mill Creek Middle.

Claremont Elementary has consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates above the Catawba County Schools and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. However, it also serves a high-need population, with 99.32% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Mill Creek Middle has the highest statewide ranking among the middle schools in the data set, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its test scores are generally above the district and state averages.

The data also reveals that Bunker Hill High maintains a respectable 87.7% four-year graduation rate, despite having lower proficiency rates than the district and state in some subject areas. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary significantly, with the highest-performing schools, Claremont Elementary and Mill Creek Middle, having lower ratios, potentially indicating the importance of smaller class sizes.