For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,092 students in 28144, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28144, NC are Salisbury High School and Henderson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28144 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28144, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28144 have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salisbury High School, with 77% 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 28144, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lincolnton Rd
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-1221
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-1221
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Henderson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 North Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
28144, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28144, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28144, NC include Salisbury High School and Henderson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28144?
2 public high schools are located in 28144.
What is the racial composition of students in 28144?
28144 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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