For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 255 students in 28392, NC.
The top ranked public school in 28392, NC is Tar Heel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28392 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28392, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28392, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tar Heel School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14888 Hwy 87 West
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2475
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2475
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
28392, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1963 Chicken Foot Road
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2371
Tar Heel, NC 28392
(910) 862-2371
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28392, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28392, NC include Tar Heel School.
How many public schools are located in 28392?
1 public schools are located in 28392.
What is the racial composition of students in 28392?
28392 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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