Best 28540 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,665 students in 28540, NC.

The top-ranked public high schools in 28540, NC are Jacksonville High School, Onslow Virtual School and Southwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 28540 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28540, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 28540 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Jacksonville High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).