For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,333 students in 28146, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28146, NC are Erwin Middle School, Southeast Middle School and Koontz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28146 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28146, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28146, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erwin Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 St Luke's Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-7265
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-7265
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Peeler Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 638-5561
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 638-5561
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Koontz Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
685 East Ritchie Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 216-0273
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 216-0273
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Dole Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
465 Choate Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 639-3046
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 639-3046
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28146, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28146, NC include Erwin Middle School, Southeast Middle School and Koontz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28146?
4 public elementary schools are located in 28146.
What is the racial composition of students in 28146?
28146 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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