For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,225 students in 28570, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 363 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 28570, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28570, NC are Croatan High School, Broad Creek Middle School and Bogue Sound Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28570 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28570, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 28570, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Croatan High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Cougar Lane
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-7022
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-7022
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #22.
Broad Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2382 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 247-3135
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 247-3135
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Bogue Sound Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3323 Highway 24
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-1279
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 393-1279
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Chatham Street
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-3482
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-3482
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Chatham Street
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4201
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4201
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28570, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28570, NC include Croatan High School, Broad Creek Middle School and Bogue Sound Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28570?
5 public schools are located in 28570.
What percentage of students in 28570 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 28570 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28570?
28570 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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