For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,461 students in 28625, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 543 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 28625, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28625, NC are Central Elementary School, West Iredell High School and Scotts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28625 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28625, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28625, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4083 Wilkesboro Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 876-0746
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 876-0746
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
West Iredell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Warrior Dr
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2181
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Scotts Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4743 Taylorsville Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 585-6526
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 585-6526
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
West Iredell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Watermelon Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2887
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
East Iredell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Elementary Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-9541
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-9541
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 James Farm Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 978-2111
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 978-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
East Iredell Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
590 Chestnut Grove Road
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-4666
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-4666
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28625, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28625, NC include Central Elementary School, West Iredell High School and Scotts Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28625?
7 public schools are located in 28625.
What percentage of students in 28625 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 28625 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28625?
28625 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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