For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 938 students in 28382, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 300 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 28382, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28382, NC are Beaver Dam Elementary School, Roseboro Elementary School and Roseboro-salemburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28382 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28382, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28382, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12059 Hwy 210 S
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 838-0008
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 838-0008
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Roseboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Butler Island Road
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4538
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Roseboro-salemburg Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 West Pleasant Street
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 525-4764
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28382, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28382, NC include Beaver Dam Elementary School, Roseboro Elementary School and Roseboro-salemburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28382?
3 public schools are located in 28382.
What percentage of students in 28382 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 28382 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28382?
28382 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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