Best 28204 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,558 students in 28204, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 41 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 28204, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 28204, NC are Piedmont Middle School and Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28204 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28204, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).