Best 28518 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,741 students in 28518, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 91 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28518, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28518, NC are East Duplin High School and Beulaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28518 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28518, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).