For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,254 students in 28124, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 28124, NC are Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28124 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28124, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28124, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8555 North Drive
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6210
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6210
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
466 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6530
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6530
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28124, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28124, NC include Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28124?
3 public schools are located in 28124.
What is the racial composition of students in 28124?
28124 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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