Best 28385 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 956 students in 28385, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28385, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28385, NC are Lakewood High School and Salemburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28385 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28385, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).