For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 376 students in 28442, NC.
The top ranked public school in 28442, NC is Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28442 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28442, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28442, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1337 Giles Byrd Road
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-3510
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-3510
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
28442, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harlem Promise Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
Po Box 248
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192
Hallsboro, NC 28442
(910) 646-4192
Gr: 5-8 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28442, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28442, NC include Hallsboro-artesia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28442?
1 public schools are located in 28442.
What is the racial composition of students in 28442?
28442 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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