Best 28216 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,060 students in 28216, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 267 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28216, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28216, NC are Northwest School Of The Arts, Lincoln Heights Montessori and Oaklawn Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).