For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,098 students in 28472, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 165 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28472, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28472, NC are Whiteville High School, Columbus Career And College Academy and North Whiteville Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28472 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28472, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28472, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 N Lee Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Career And College Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Grades: 9-13
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 E Calhoun Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3121
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3121
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Martin L King Jr Ave
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3546
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3546
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Old Dock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 269 students
Rank: #77.
Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Bacon's Way
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Grades: K-8
| 863 students
Rank: #88.
Williams Township
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 Barbcrest Avenue
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-4119
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-4119
Grades: PK-2
| 504 students
28472, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nakina Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 6-10
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28472, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28472, NC include Whiteville High School, Columbus Career And College Academy and North Whiteville Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28472, NC?
9 public schools are located in 28472, NC.
What percentage of students in 28472, NC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28472, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28472, NC?
28472, NC public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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