Best 28209 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,808 students in 28209, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,333 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 28209, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28209, NC are Myers Park High School, Park Road Montessori and Sedgefield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28209 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28209, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).