For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 248 students in 28579, NC.
The top-ranked public school in 28579, NC is Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28579 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28579, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28579, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
174 Marshallberg Road
Smyrna, NC 28579
(252) 729-2301
Smyrna, NC 28579
(252) 729-2301
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 28579, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28579, NC include Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28579?
1 public schools are located in 28579.
What is the racial composition of students in 28579?
28579 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).