For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 758 students in 28398, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 28398, NC is James Kenan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28398 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28398, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28398 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Kenan High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28398, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Kenan High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Nc 24 & 50
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-4218
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-4218
Gr: 9-12 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
28398, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
738 W College Street
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-7997
Warsaw, NC 28398
(910) 293-7997
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28398, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28398, NC include James Kenan High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28398?
1 public high schools are located in 28398.
What is the racial composition of students in 28398?
28398 public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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