Best 28303 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,218 students in 28303, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,368 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 28303, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28303, NC are Vanstory Hills Elementary School, Terry Sanford High School and Ponderosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28303 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28303, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).