For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,534 students in 28144, NC (there are , serving 358 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 28144, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
28144, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
92% of all K-12 students in 28144 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
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).