For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 389 students in 28530, NC (there are , serving 35 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 28530, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in 28530, NC is Grifton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28530 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28530, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28530, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grifton
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Mccrae St
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 524-5141
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 524-5141
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
28530, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2583 Cameron Langston Road
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28530, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28530, NC include Grifton.
How many public schools are located in 28530?
1 public schools are located in 28530.
What percentage of students in 28530 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 28530 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28530?
28530 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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