For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 297 students in 28637, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 28637, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in 28637, NC is Hildebran Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28637 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28637, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28637, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hildebran Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Us Hwy 70 West
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-3181
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
28637, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28637, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28637, NC include Hildebran Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28637?
1 public schools are located in 28637.
What percentage of students in 28637 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 28637 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28637?
28637 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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