For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 110 students in 28616, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 28616, NC is Marjorie Williams Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28616 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28616, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28616, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marjorie Williams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 28616, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28616, NC include Marjorie Williams Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28616?
1 public charter schools are located in 28616.
What is the racial composition of students in 28616?
28616 public charter schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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