For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,896 students in 28339, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 398 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 28339, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28339, NC are Triton High School and Erwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28339 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28339, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28339, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Triton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Maynard Lake Road
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-8121
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Erwin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 Denim Dr.
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-7178
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-7178
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
28339, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
114 Porter Drive
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5711
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5711
Gr: K-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28339, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28339, NC include Triton High School and Erwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28339?
2 public schools are located in 28339.
What percentage of students in 28339 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 28339 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28339?
28339 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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