Best 28146 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,478 students in 28146, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 28146, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 28146, NC are East Rowan High School, Erwin Middle School and Southeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28146 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28146, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).