Top 10 Best 28655 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 5,384 students in 28655, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28655, NC are New Dimensions, Salem Elementary School and Drexel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28655 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28655, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best 28655, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Dimensions
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5753
Grades: K-8
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1329 Salem Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5901
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Drexel Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Alta Vista Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Alpine Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 London Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0661
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
529 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1330
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Mull Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1140 Old Nc 18 South
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5785
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2363 Nc 181
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1533
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
W A Young Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Conley Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0632
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #99.
Table Rock Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1585 Nc 126
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5212
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 Ann Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5906
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1111.
Walter R Johnson Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 430-7340
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountain View Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Bouchelle St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1584
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Tennessee Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-4258
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5388
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
North Liberty
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
523 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28655 North Carolina

28655, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2142 Pax Hill Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3026
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Enola School Unit 24
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2092
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2661
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 438-6586
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
517 West Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28655, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28655, NC include New Dimensions, Salem Elementary School and Drexel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28655, NC?
15 public elementary schools are located in 28655, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28655, NC?
28655, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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