For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,394 students in 28462, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28462, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28462, NC are Brunswick County Early College, Supply Elementary School and Cedar Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28462 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28462, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28462, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brunswick County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 College Road Ne
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-5030
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-5030
Gr: 9-13 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Supply Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Benton Road Se
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-5640
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Grove Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Grove Trail Sw
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-6120
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 756-6120
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28462, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28462, NC include Brunswick County Early College, Supply Elementary School and Cedar Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28462?
3 public schools are located in 28462.
What percentage of students in 28462 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28462 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28462?
28462 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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