Summary:
The 28079 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Union County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 53 out of 242 in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating, the schools in this area show a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions.
The standout schools in the 28079 zip code are Poplin Elementary, which is ranked 119 out of 1,505 elementary schools in the state and has a 5-star rating, and Porter Ridge Middle School, ranked 72 out of 793 middle schools and also with a 5-star rating. These schools consistently perform well above the state and district averages on standardized tests, with over 80% and 70% of students proficient or better in core subjects, respectively. In contrast, Sun Valley Middle and Porter Ridge Elementary have lower test scores compared to the other schools in the area.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic factors, such as free and reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with the higher-performing schools tending to have lower rates. Additionally, the higher-performing schools also tend to have higher spending per student, which may contribute to their strong outcomes. Overall, the schools in the 28079 zip code demonstrate a range of performance, with Poplin Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle School standing out as particularly strong performers.
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