For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,486 students in 28134, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 87 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28134, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28134, NC are Pineville Elementary School and Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28134 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28134, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28134, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 Lowry St
Pineville, NC 28134
(980) 343-3920
Pineville, NC 28134
(980) 343-3920
Grades: K-5
| 775 students
Rank: #22.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9601 China Grove Church Rd
Pineville, NC 28134
(980) 343-3636
Pineville, NC 28134
(980) 343-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28134, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28134, NC include Pineville Elementary School and Sterling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28134?
2 public schools are located in 28134.
What percentage of students in 28134 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28134 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28134?
28134 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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