Best 28273 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,967 students in 28273, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 267 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28273, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 28273, NC are Unity Classical Charter School, Olympic High School and River Gate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28273 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28273, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).