For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,091 students in 28081, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28081, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28081, NC are Charles E Boger Elementary School, North Kannapolis Elementary School and Fred L Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28081 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28081, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28081, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles E Boger Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5150 Dove Field Lane
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 260-6130
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 260-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
North Kannapolis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Walnut Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Fred L Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Pine Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-8656
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-8656
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Kannapolis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Virginia Dare Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Gr: 6-8 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Shady Brook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Rogers Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2434
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2434
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28081, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28081, NC include Charles E Boger Elementary School, North Kannapolis Elementary School and Fred L Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28081?
6 public schools are located in 28081.
What percentage of students in 28081 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28081 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28081?
28081 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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