Best 28731 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 677 students in 28731, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 87 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28731, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28731, NC are Henderson County Early College, Upward Elementary School and Henderson County Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28731 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28731, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).