For the 2026 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 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
28530, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2583 Cameron Langston Road
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 527-8897
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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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