For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,889 students in 28532, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 196 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28532, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28532, NC are W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, Tucker Creek Middle School and Havelock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28532 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28532, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28532, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
535 Hwy 70 W
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5150
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5150
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Tucker Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Sermons Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-7200
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
Havelock High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Webb Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5112
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5112
Grades: 9-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: #44.
Early College East High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Middle School Lane
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5194
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5194
Grades: 9-13
| 169 students
Rank: #55.
Arthur W Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Education Lane
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5140
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5140
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #66.
Havelock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Cunningham Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5106
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5106
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #77.
Graham A Barden Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Cedar Drive
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5100
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #88.
Havelock Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Middle School Lane
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5125
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #99.
Roger Bell New Tech Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 Fontana Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5133
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5133
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28532, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28532, NC include W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, Tucker Creek Middle School and Havelock High School.
How many public schools are located in 28532?
9 public schools are located in 28532.
What percentage of students in 28532 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28532 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28532?
28532 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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