Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28673

Summary:

The 28673 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Sherrills Ford Elementary, which serves students in grades K-6 and is part of the Catawba County Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it among the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Sherrills Ford Elementary boasts an enrollment of 578 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 to 1, suggesting a relatively small and personalized learning environment. The school's per-student spending of $8,556 (in the 2018-2019 school year) indicates a significant investment in resources to support student learning and development. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (37.89%) suggests the school serves a more affluent student population compared to the broader Catawba County Schools district.

Overall, Sherrills Ford Elementary stands out as a premier educational option for families in the 28673 zip code, offering a high-quality, well-resourced learning environment that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes. The school's consistent high rankings and performance metrics make it an attractive choice for parents seeking an excellent elementary education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)				EOG Reading (2025)				EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sherrills Ford Elementary	Public	K-6	8103 Sherrills Ford Road	Sherrills Ford	28673	Catawba County	Catawba County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 478-2662	633	35	17.9	42.3%	464 (73.3%)	38 (6.0%)	71 (11.2%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.7%)	75.4	312^th of 1490 public elementary schools	79.1%		72.5	365^th of 1505 public elementary schools	75.7%	53	76.1	69.6	76.3	74.7	50.0	59.8	67.7	62.7	73.1	$8,556	$592	$7,964

Cities Near Zip Code 28673

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sherrills Ford	2.36 mi	1	57^th
Denver	4.37 mi	7	63^rd
Mooresville	4.71 mi	20	78^th
Catawba	6.04 mi	3	150^th
Claremont	6.41 mi	5	337^th

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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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