For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,115 students in 28612, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 257 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28612, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28612, NC are East Burke High School, Icard Elementary School and East Burke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28612 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28612, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28612, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Burke High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3695 East Burke Boulevard
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-5541
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-5541
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #22.
Icard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3087 Icard School Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
East Burke Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3519 Miller Bridge Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-7446
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-7446
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #44.
George Hildebrand Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8078 G Hildebrand Sch Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28612, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28612, NC include East Burke High School, Icard Elementary School and East Burke Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28612?
4 public schools are located in 28612.
What percentage of students in 28612 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 28612 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28612?
28612 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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