For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 683 students in 28585, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28585, NC are Jones Senior High School and Trenton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28585 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28585, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28585, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
28585, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
190 Old New Bern Rd
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Grades: 7-8
| 152 students
1490 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28585, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28585, NC include Jones Senior High School and Trenton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28585?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28585.
What is the racial composition of students in 28585?
28585 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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