Schools near ZIP 28609

7 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Catawba

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Catawba Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · Catawba County Schools
1.9 mi
65%
+3 vs state
53%
−3 vs state
66%
−2 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 59% in 2025-26 99% 16% 450 White 62%
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Grades K–12 Special education · Catawba County Schools
1.9 mi
12%
18%
23%
9% Average of math, English and science: 6% in 2013-14 → 15% in 2016-17 — — 7 White 71%
Mill Creek Middle
Grades 7–8 · Catawba County Schools
2.6 mi
61%
+7 vs state
58%
+2 vs state
78%
+10 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 56% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 46% 9% 477 White 74%
Bandys High
Grades 9–12 · Catawba County Schools
2.8 mi
60%
+18 vs state
74%
+9 vs state
64%
+6 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 71% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 41% 7% 935 White 74%
Balls Creek Elementary
Grades PK–6 · Catawba County Schools
5.2 mi
76%
+14 vs state
58%
+2 vs state
79%
+12 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 64% in 2022-23 → 67% in 2025-26 100% 13% 686 White 74%
Claremont Elementary
Grades PK–6 · Catawba County Schools
5.5 mi
65%
+2 vs state
47%
−9 vs state
72%
+4 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 51% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 99% 18% 462 White 49%
Sherrills Ford Elementary
Grades K–6 · Catawba County Schools
5.5 mi
73%
+11 vs state
59%
+4 vs state
67%
±0 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 71% in 2022-23 → 66% in 2025-26 42% 11% 633 White 73%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).