Best 28314 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,074 students in 28314, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 734 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 28314, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28314, NC are Alpha Academy, E E Miller Elementary School and Bill Hefner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28314 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28314, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).