For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,774 students in 28610, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28610, NC are Bunker Hill High School, Mill Creek Middle School and Claremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28610 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28610, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28610, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bunker Hill High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4675 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-3355
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 Shiloh Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-1494
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-1494
Gr: 7-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Claremont Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3384 E Main Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4670 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-2754
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-2754
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5915 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Gr: PK-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28610, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28610, NC include Bunker Hill High School, Mill Creek Middle School and Claremont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28610?
5 public schools are located in 28610.
What is the racial composition of students in 28610?
28610 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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