Best 28203 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,069 students in 28203, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 149 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 28203, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28203, NC are Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus, Dilworth Elementary School and Marie G Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28203 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28203, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).