Best 28516 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 521 students in 28516, NC.

The top-ranked public high school in 28516, NC is East Carteret High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 28516 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28516, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 28516 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is East Carteret High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).