For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 76 students in 27928, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 27928, NC is Washington Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 27928 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27928, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27928 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27928, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-1327
Grades: 9-13
| 76 students
27928, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 South Seventh St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
115 West Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
115 Middle St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27928, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27928, NC include Washington Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27928?
1 public high schools are located in 27928.
What is the racial composition of students in 27928?
27928 public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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