For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,270 students in 28609, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 28609, NC are Bandys High School, Catawba Elementary School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28609 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28609, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28609, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bandys High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5040 E Bandys Road
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-1471
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-1471
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Rank: #22.
Catawba Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5415 Hudson Chapel Road
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-3131
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-3131
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28609, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28609, NC include Bandys High School, Catawba Elementary School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center.
How many public schools are located in 28609?
3 public schools are located in 28609.
What is the racial composition of students in 28609?
28609 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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