Best 28472 North Carolina Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 864 students in 28472, NC.

The top ranked public high schools in 28472, NC are Columbus Career And College Academy, Whiteville High School and North Whiteville Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 28472 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28472, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 28472 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Career And College Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).