For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,598 students in 28458, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28458, NC are Union High School and Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28458 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28458, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28458, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1189 Kader Merritt Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 532-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Brooks Quinn Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3667
Gr: PK-8 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
28458, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1333 West Charity Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Rose Hill, NC 28458
(910) 289-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28458, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28458, NC include Union High School and Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28458?
2 public schools are located in 28458.
What is the racial composition of students in 28458?
28458 public schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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