Summary:
The 28516 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this area perform well academically, with several standout institutions that excel in specific subjects and serve diverse student populations.
East Carteret High School is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools and outperforming state and district averages on End-of-Course exams, particularly in Biology, Math I, and Math III. In contrast, Beaufort Elementary School serves a high-need student population, with 99.21% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it still manages to outperform state and district averages on End-of-Grade exams in Mathematics and Science.
The schools in the 28516 zip code generally perform above the state averages on academic assessments, with the Carteret County Public Schools district ranked 35 out of 242 districts in North Carolina. However, the data reveals a stark contrast between the high-performing, lower-poverty schools and the high-poverty, still-performing-well schools, suggesting that the schools in this area face unique challenges in supporting their diverse student populations.
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