Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28773

Summary:

The 28773 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, Saluda Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 146 students. Saluda Elementary consistently outperforms the Polk County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics and science. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in North Carolina and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saluda Elementary's exceptional academic performance is likely due to its low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, which allows for more individualized attention. Despite having a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 39.73% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school is still able to maintain high levels of achievement. This suggests that Saluda Elementary is effectively supporting the diverse needs of its student body and providing an exceptional educational experience.

Overall, Saluda Elementary School stands out as a high-performing, small-scale public elementary school that is making a significant impact on its students' academic success. The school's consistent ranking, strong test scores, and ability to support a diverse population make it a standout institution in the 28773 zip code.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saluda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 E Main Street	Saluda	28773	Polk County	Polk County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 894-1040	146	15	9.7	39.7%	136 (93.2%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	91.7	91^st of 1505 public elementary schools	94.0%		80.9	217^th of 1502 public elementary schools	85.6%	126	85.7	85.7	80.0	64.3	81.0	70.0	90.0	$13,956	$1,586	$12,371

Cities Near Zip Code 28773

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Saluda	2.08 mi	1	31^st
Tryon	4.36 mi	1	13^th
Flat Rock	5.83 mi	3	313^th
East Flat Rock	7 mi	3	315^th
Columbus	7.15 mi	2	81^st

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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.

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