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Lenoir, North Carolina · ZIP 28645

Schools Near Lenoir

OverviewCrime DataSchools

Overall ScoreiWeighted average of two sub-scores: Crime & Safety (53%) and Schools (47%). Affordability is shown as context and is not weighted into the overall.

54OUT OF 100

Fair

Crime & SafetyiBased on the best available local, FBI agency, county, or state-remainder reported-crime tier. Higher scores mean a lower reported rate relative to the applicable benchmark.

45

45/100

Below Average

SchoolsiBased on reported math and reading proficiency plus grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates are used when ZIP-level reporting is sparse; if no proficiency signal is available, the score is limited to grade-band coverage.

65

65/100

Fair

AffordabilityiHow the available home value or price metric compares within the state — a higher score means more affordable, lower means pricier. It is context only.

59

59/100

Mid-Market

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Area School Performance

Schools Listed

13

Avg Math Proficiency

46%

Avg Reading Proficiency

45%

School Score

65/100

Grades
Hibriten High09–12818
72%
57%
West Caldwell High09–12634
65%
52%
Lower Creek ElementaryPK–05396
57%
52%
Happy Valley ElementaryPK–08234
42%
47%
Kings Creek ElementaryPK–08153
42%
47%
Gamewell Middle06–08457
40%
42%
William Lenoir Middle06–08512
38%
49%
Gamewell ElementaryPK–05459
36%
34%
Davenport A+ SchoolPK–05429
33%
40%
Whitnel ElementaryPK–05330
32%
32%
Valmead ElementaryPK–05305Not reportedNot reported
Oak Hill Charter SchoolKG–08253Not reportedNot reported
Caldwell Online Academy04–12138Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

About School Ratings

Directory and enrollment data comes from NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency uses U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22 results and reflects state-defined assessment standards, which are not directly comparable across states.

The school score of 65/100 combines reported math and reading proficiency (65%) with grade-band coverage (35%). Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse.

Last refreshed — School data: Aug 2026