For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 247 students in 28689, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 28689, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in 28689, NC is Union Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28689 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28689, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28689, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1314 Sloans Mill Rd
Union Grove, NC 28689
(980) 920-5858
Union Grove, NC 28689
(980) 920-5858
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28689, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28689, NC include Union Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28689?
1 public schools are located in 28689.
What percentage of students in 28689 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 28689 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28689?
28689 public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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