Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28125

Summary:

The 28125 zip code area is home to two schools - West Rowan High School and Mt Ulla Elementary School. Based on the available data, Mt Ulla Elementary emerges as the standout institution, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests and ranking in the top third of North Carolina elementary schools.

While West Rowan High School has a more diverse student population, its academic performance lags behind, with proficiency rates well below the state average in core subjects. In contrast, Mt Ulla Elementary spends more per student, has a lower student-teacher ratio, and serves a less economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.

Overall, the data analysis highlights the significant differences in performance and resource allocation between the two schools in the 28125 zip code area. Rowan-Salisbury Schools may want to examine the factors contributing to the success of Mt Ulla Elementary and explore ways to replicate those strategies at West Rowan High School to improve overall academic performance in the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	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	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	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
Mt Ulla Elementary	Public	K-5	13155 NC 801 Hwy	Mount Ulla	28125	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 278-2750	246	18	13.9	97.6%	168 (68.3%)	10 (4.1%)	51 (20.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.1%)	65.6	482^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	68.0%		59	600^th of 1502 public elementary schools	60.1%	118					52.4	80.4	87.1	52.4	63.0	41.9	71.0	$11,028	$1,327	$9,701
West Rowan High	Public	9-12	8050 NC 801 Hwy	Mount Ulla	28125	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 278-9233	1,105	58	19.1	96.5%	544 (49.2%)	214 (19.4%)	248 (22.4%)	7 (0.6%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (7.6%)	11.5	580^th of 640 public high schools	9.4%		8.4	592^nd of 626 public high schools	5.4%	12	25.6	40.3	10.9	26.8								$9,333	$909	$8,424

Cities Near Zip Code 28125

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mount Ulla	1.71 mi	2	333^rd
Mooresville	4.25 mi	20	62^nd
China Grove	4.32 mi	6	372^nd
Cleveland	6.46 mi	2	182^nd
Troutman	7.58 mi	4	311^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.