Summary:
The 28761 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Nebo Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with 334 students. The school is part of the McDowell County Schools district, which is ranked 98 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Nebo Elementary School serves a high-poverty population, with 99.1% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates, varies significantly across grade levels and subjects. While the school outperforms the district and state in 4th grade reading, its proficiency rates are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd grade math and reading. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years, from 980 out of 1,502 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 788 out of 1,490 in 2024-2025.
Despite the inconsistent academic performance and declining statewide ranking, Nebo Elementary School continues to serve the students in the 28761 zip code. The school's high poverty level and the need for improvement in student outcomes suggest that additional resources and support may be necessary to help the school and its students succeed.
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