Best 28160 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 547 students in 28160, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 28160, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 28160, NC are Rutherford Early College High School and Spindale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28160 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28160, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).