For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,753 students in 28083, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 28083, NC is A L Brown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28083 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28083, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28083 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is A L Brown High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28083, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A L Brown High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28083, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28083, NC include A L Brown High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28083?
1 public high schools are located in 28083.
What is the racial composition of students in 28083?
28083 public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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