Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28056


Summary:

The 28056 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with New Hope Elementary and W.A. Bess Elementary standing out as top-performing schools, while Robinson Elementary lags behind.

New Hope Elementary and W.A. Bess Elementary consistently rank among the best in the state, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages across multiple subjects. In contrast, Robinson Elementary has a 2-star rating and lower test scores, particularly in mathematics and reading. Forestview High also performs well, especially in biology and English II, but its 3-star rating suggests that factors beyond just academic achievement are considered in the school's overall evaluation.

The schools in the 28056 zip code area also display varying degrees of racial and socioeconomic diversity. New Hope Elementary has the highest percentage of white students at 71.92%, while Robinson Elementary has a more balanced racial composition. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 32.69% at New Hope Elementary to 60.62% at Robinson Elementary, indicating differences in the socioeconomic status of the student populations. These disparities in student demographics may be contributing to the performance gaps observed between the schools. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for a multifaceted approach to address the educational challenges and support the success of all students in the Gaston County Schools district.








Cities Near Zip Code 28056

See the top NC North Carolina cities

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.





Diagnostics
y-SD2L4_37___28056__4_4_011110011__ retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.