For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 295 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 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28637, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
28637, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Alps (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
213 1st St
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-6175
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-6175
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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