Best 28739 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 288 students in 28739, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 35 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 28739, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public school in 28739, NC is Atkinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 28739 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28739, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).