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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,571 students in 28216, NC (there are , serving 373 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28216, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 28216, NC are Northwest School Of The Arts, Lincoln Heights Montessori and Oaklawn Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).