Best 28580 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 926 students in 28580, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28580, NC are Greene Early College High School and Greene Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28580 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28580, 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 28580 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greene Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28580, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
818 Highway 91
Snow Hill, NC 28580
(252) 747-9044
Gr: 9-13 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Greene Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 School Drive
Snow Hill, NC 28580
(252) 747-3814
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28580, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28580, NC include Greene Early College High School and Greene Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28580?
2 public high schools are located in 28580.
What is the racial composition of students in 28580?
28580 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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