For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,299 students in 28333, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28333, NC are Southern Wayne High School, Brogden Primary and Brogden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28333 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28333, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28333, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Wayne High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Walter Fulcher Rd
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6060
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Brogden Primary
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2253 Old Mt Olive Hwy
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6020
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6020
Gr: PK-4 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Brogden Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3761 Us 117 S Alt
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6010
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6010
Gr: 5-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28333, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28333, NC include Southern Wayne High School, Brogden Primary and Brogden Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28333?
3 public schools are located in 28333.
What is the racial composition of students in 28333?
28333 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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