Locust, North Carolina · ZIP 28097
Schools Near
Overall ScoreiWeighted average of all three sub-scores: Crime & Safety (40%), Schools (35%), and Property Value (25%).
Fair
Crime & SafetyiBased on FBI crime data for the surrounding area. Higher scores mean lower crime rates and safer conditions.
80/100
Good
SchoolsiBased on school quality, enrollment, and state proficiency rates from NCES data.
58/100
Fair
Property ValueiBased on Zillow home value data and price trends for this ZIP code. Higher scores reflect stronger property markets.
40/100
Below Average
Area School Performance
Schools Listed
2
Avg Math Proficiency
52%
Avg Reading Proficiency
51%
School Score
58/100
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Elementary | KG–05 | 563 | 53% | 51% |
| West Stanly Middle School | 06–08 | 662 | 50% | 51% |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
About School Ratings
School proficiency data is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD). Proficiency percentages reflect the share of students meeting or exceeding state academic standards on standardized assessments.
The school score of 58/100 for is a composite based on average math and reading proficiency across all listed schools.