For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,039 students in 28127, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28127, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28127, NC are North Stanly High School and North Stanly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28127 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28127, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28127, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Stanly High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40206 Us Hwy 52 N
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
North Stanly Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-3700
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
28127, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28127, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28127, NC include North Stanly High School and North Stanly Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28127?
2 public schools are located in 28127.
What percentage of students in 28127 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28127 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28127?
28127 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.