Best 28463 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,287 students in 28463, NC.
The top ranked public school in 28463, NC is South Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28463 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28463, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28463, NC Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Columbus High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Stallion Drive
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-4073
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Tabor City School
203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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28463, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11570 Swamp Fox Hwy East
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-2723
Gr: PK-5
203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3618
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
701 W Sixth Street
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910) 653-3637
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28463, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28463, NC include South Columbus High School.
How many public schools are located in 28463?
2 public schools are located in 28463.
What is the racial composition of students in 28463?
28463 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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