For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 569 students in 28655, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28655, NC is New Dimensions. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28655 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28655, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28655, NC Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Dimensions
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5753
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5753
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
28655, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2142 Pax Hill Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3026
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3026
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Enola School Unit 24
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2092
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2092
Gr: 6-12
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2661
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2661
Gr: Inquire with school
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 438-6586
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 438-6586
Gr: Inquire with school
Wtn Nc School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
517 West Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28655, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28655, NC include New Dimensions.
How many public charter schools are located in 28655?
1 public charter schools are located in 28655.
What is the racial composition of students in 28655?
28655 public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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