For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,874 students in 28677, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 352 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28677, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28677, NC are Collaborative College For Technology, Crossroads Arts And Science Early Colleg and Oakwood Middle Ib School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28677 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28677, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28677, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Collaborative College For Technology
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-5450
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-5450
Gr: 9-13 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crossroads Arts And Science Early Colleg
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
476 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-0034
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-0034
Gr: 9-13 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Middle Ib School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
321 Clegg Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
South Iredell High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
299 Old Mountain Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 528-4536
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 528-4536
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
880 Sharon Sch Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Iss Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Knox Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Celeste Henkel Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1503 Old Mountain Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Discovery School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Knox St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Statesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
474 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3491
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3491
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Third Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Barkley Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
N B Mills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Pearl St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Third Creek Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
359 East Barkley Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Northview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Carolina Av
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7606
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7606
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28677, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28677, NC include Collaborative College For Technology, Crossroads Arts And Science Early Colleg and Oakwood Middle Ib School.
How many public schools are located in 28677?
14 public schools are located in 28677.
What percentage of students in 28677 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28677 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28677?
28677 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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