For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,310 students in 28651, NC (there are , serving 301 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 28651, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28651, NC are West Wilkes High School and Millers Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28651 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28651, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28651, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Wilkes High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6598 Boone Trail
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6710
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Millers Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4320 North Nc Hwy 16
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28651, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28651, NC include West Wilkes High School and Millers Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28651?
2 public schools are located in 28651.
What percentage of students in 28651 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 28651 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28651?
28651 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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