Top 5 Best 28472 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,259 students in 28472, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28472, NC are Old Dock Elementary School, Central Middle School and Edgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28472 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28472, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28472, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Dock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S Martin L King Jr Ave
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3546
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
317 E Calhoun Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3121
Grades: 3-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Williams Township
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Grades: PK-8
| 644 students
Rank: #66.
Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Bacon's Way
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Grades: K-8
| 879 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whiteville Primary
Magnet School
805 Barbcrest Avenue
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-4119
Grades: PK-2
| 501 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28472 North Carolina

28472, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 6-10
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28472, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28472, NC include Old Dock Elementary School, Central Middle School and Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28472?
7 public elementary schools are located in 28472.
What is the racial composition of students in 28472?
28472 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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