For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,961 students in 28625, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 573 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 28625, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28625, NC are Central Elementary School, West Iredell High School and Scotts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28625 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28625, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28625, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4083 Wilkesboro Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 876-0746
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 876-0746
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
West Iredell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Warrior Dr
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2181
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #33.
Scotts Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4743 Taylorsville Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 585-6526
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 585-6526
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
East Iredell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Elementary Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-9541
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-9541
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #55.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 James Farm Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 978-2111
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 978-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
East Iredell Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
590 Chestnut Grove Road
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-4666
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-4666
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
28625, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Monticello School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
435 Monticello Road
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-5297
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-5297
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28625, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28625, NC include Central Elementary School, West Iredell High School and Scotts Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28625?
6 public schools are located in 28625.
What percentage of students in 28625 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 28625 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28625?
28625 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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