Best 28638 North Carolina Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,843 students in 28638, NC.

The top-ranked public high schools in 28638, NC are Caldwell Early College, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and South Caldwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 28638 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28638, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 28638 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Caldwell Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).