Best 28056 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,732 students in 28056, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,424 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 28056, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 28056, NC are Forestview High School, New Hope Elementary School and W A Bess Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28056 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28056, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).