Best 28227 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,209 students in 28227, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 107 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28227, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28227, NC are Bain Elementary School, Independence High School and Queen's Grant Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28227 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28227, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).