Best 28018 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 760 students in 28018, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28018, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 28018, NC are Sunshine Elementary School and East Rutherford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28018 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28018, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).