For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,048 students in 28023, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28023, NC are Carson High School, Bostian Elementary School and Millbridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28023 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28023, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28023, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Kress Venture Dr
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Bostian Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4245 Old Beatty Ford Rd
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-2322
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-2322
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Millbridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Ed Deal Rd
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-5591
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-5591
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
South Rowan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Patterson St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-1161
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-1161
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
China Grove Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 North Main St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
China Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
514 South Franklin St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28023, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28023, NC include Carson High School, Bostian Elementary School and Millbridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28023?
6 public schools are located in 28023.
What is the racial composition of students in 28023?
28023 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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