For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 526 students in 28585, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 28585, NC is Jones Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28585 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28585, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28585 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jones Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28585, NC Public High 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
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 high schools in 28585, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28585, NC include Jones Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28585?
1 public high schools are located in 28585.
What is the racial composition of students in 28585?
28585 public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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