For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,534 students in 28144, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 557 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 28144, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28144, NC are Salisbury High School, Summit Virtual Academy and Overton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28144 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28144, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28144, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lincolnton Rd
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-1221
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-1221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Virtual Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Parkview Circle
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 630-7274
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 630-7274
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3000
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3000
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Henderson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 North Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
28144, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28144, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28144, NC include Salisbury High School, Summit Virtual Academy and Overton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28144?
4 public schools are located in 28144.
What percentage of students in 28144 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 28144 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28144?
28144 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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