Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28146

The 28146 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district. While the district as a whole underperforms compared to state averages, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate the potential for academic excellence.

The top-performing school in the area is Rowan County Early College, a high school that ranks 121 out of 640 high schools in North Carolina and is rated 4 out of 5 stars. This school has significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, with 81.3% proficient or better in English II and 88.2% proficient or better in Math III. Another high-performing school is East Rowan High, which outperforms the district average with 53.2% proficient or better in English II and 39.2% proficient or better in Math III.

At the elementary level, Granite Quarry Elementary stands out with 46.5% proficient or better in 3rd grade Math and 56.3% proficient or better in 5th grade Science. However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with schools like Dole Elementary and Koontz Elementary struggling with low test scores, likely due to their high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients. Overall, the 28146 zip code area presents a mixed picture, with pockets of excellence alongside persistent challenges that the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district will need to address.