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Best 28115 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,351 students in 28115, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 195 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28115, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28115, NC are Pine Lake Preparatory, Rocky River Elementary School and Mooresville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28115 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28115, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28115, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Gr: K-12 | 1,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
483 Rocky River Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Mooresville High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
659 E Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Coddle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
141 Frank's Crossing Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 439-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 W Mcneely Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2550
Gr: K-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
839 S Magnolia St
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
East Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1711 Landis Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Mooresville Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1438 Coddle Creek Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2680
Gr: 3-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1748 Charlotte Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-2582
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Mooresville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
233 Kistler Farm Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2720
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Nf Woods Campus
Alternative School
574 W Mclelland Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Selma Burke Middle School
235 Rinehardt Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28115, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28115, NC include Pine Lake Preparatory, Rocky River Elementary School and Mooresville High School.
How many public schools are located in 28115?
12 public schools are located in 28115.
What percentage of students in 28115 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28115 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28115?
28115 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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