For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,917 students in 28560, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 375 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 28560, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28560, NC are Grover C Fields Middle School, Brinson Memorial Elementary School and Bridgeton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28560 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28560, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28560, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grover C Fields Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6438
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6438
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Brinson Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 Neuse Forest Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6431
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6431
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Branch Canal Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6425
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6425
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
J T Barber Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cobb Street
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6460
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Oaks Road Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2811 Oaks Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6475
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6475
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28560, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28560, NC include Grover C Fields Middle School, Brinson Memorial Elementary School and Bridgeton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28560, NC?
5 public schools are located in 28560, NC.
What percentage of students in 28560, NC go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 28560, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28560, NC?
28560, NC public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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