For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 842 students in 28472, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28472, NC is Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28472 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28472, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28472, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Bacon's Way
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Gr: K-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28472, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28472, NC include Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville.
How many public charter schools are located in 28472?
1 public charter schools are located in 28472.
What is the racial composition of students in 28472?
28472 public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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