Best 28502 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 355 students in 28502, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 89 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 28502, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28502, NC are Lenoir County Early College High School and Children's Village Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28502 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28502, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).