Summary:
Zip code 28642 is home to just one elementary school, Jonesville Elementary, serving grades PK through 5th with 268 students in the Yadkin County Schools district. Because there is only one school in the area, this analysis focuses on how Jonesville Elementary compares to its district and to North Carolina as a whole.
Jonesville Elementary stands out for serving an almost entirely economically disadvantaged population, with nearly 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this challenge, the school posts some bright spots. In the most recent year, 4th grade math proficiency reached 60.9%, edging out the district (59.5%) and nearly matching the state (61.4%). The prior year, 5th grade math and science also exceeded district averages, with science proficiency at 60% versus 57.3% for the district. However, the overall picture is mixed. Reading proficiency is a consistent weakness across grades, with the largest gap in 5th grade reading at just 33.3% proficient compared to 55.3% statewide. Math performance is uneven by grade level — 3rd grade math fell well below state averages while 4th grade math was near the state average. The school’s statewide rank declined from the 31st percentile in 2024-25 to the 20th percentile in 2025-26, dropping from a 2-star to a 1-star rating.
Large year-to-year swings in test scores show that outcomes are heavily influenced by student cohorts. 3rd grade math improved by 18.1 points between school years, while 5th grade math dropped by 16.5 points. Encouragingly, chronic absenteeism at 18.4% is lower than both the district (22.3%) and state (24.2%), suggesting students are attending school regularly. For parents, Jonesville Elementary offers a supportive environment with high attendance, but academic proficiency in reading and upper-grade math lags state levels. The school may be worth watching for its recent success in 4th grade math and efforts to close the reading gap.
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