Best 28371 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 588 students in 28371, NC.
The top-ranked public school in 28371, NC is Parkton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28371 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28371, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28371, NC Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Green Street
Parkton, NC 28371
(910) 858-3951
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28371, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28371, NC include Parkton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28371?
1 public schools are located in 28371.
What is the racial composition of students in 28371?
28371 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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