Best 28801 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,893 students in 28801, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 243 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28801, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28801, NC are Early College, Montford North Star Academy and Isaac Dickson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28801 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28801, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).