Best 28097 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,159 students in 28097, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 338 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 28097, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28097, NC are Locust Elementary School and West Stanly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28097 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28097, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).