For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,911 students in 28451, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28451, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28451, NC are Classical Charter Schools Of Leland, Belville Elementary School and North Brunswick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28451 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28451, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28451, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Charter Schools Of Leland
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Bacon's Way
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 655-1214
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 655-1214
Gr: K-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Belville Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
575 River Road
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-0601
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-0601
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
North Brunswick High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Scorpion Drive
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2261
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1664 Lincoln Road
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3597
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3597
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Leland Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
927 Old Fayetteville Road Ne
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3030
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28451, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28451, NC include Classical Charter Schools Of Leland, Belville Elementary School and North Brunswick High School.
How many public schools are located in 28451?
5 public schools are located in 28451.
What percentage of students in 28451 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28451 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28451?
28451 public schools minority enrollment is 49% 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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