For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,124 students in 28570, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 309 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 28570, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28570, NC are Croatan High School, Broad Creek Middle School and Bogue Sound Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28570 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28570, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28570, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Croatan High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Cougar Ln
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-7022
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-7022
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Broad Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2382 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 247-3135
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 247-3135
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Bogue Sound Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3323 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-1279
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-1279
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Chatham St
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-3482
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-3482
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Chatham St
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4201
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28570, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28570, NC include Croatan High School, Broad Creek Middle School and Bogue Sound Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28570?
5 public schools are located in 28570.
What percentage of students in 28570 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 28570 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28570?
28570 public schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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