Summary:
The 28630 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Caldwell County Schools district. While the district is ranked 151 out of 242 in the state and has a 2-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out for their academic performance and unique student populations.
Granite Falls Elementary and Granite Falls Middle consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 78% of 3rd graders at Granite Falls Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 61.1% for the district and 62.7% for the state. Similarly, 65.1% of 6th graders at Granite Falls Middle were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 52.1% for the district and 54.3% for the state.
In contrast, Gateway School, the only high school in the data set, stands out for its unique student population. With an enrollment of only 58 students, Gateway School serves grades 6-12 and has significantly lower test scores than the district and state averages, but a very high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 94.83%. This suggests that the school may be providing specialized services or programs that are more resource-intensive but not necessarily translating to higher academic achievement on standardized tests.
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