For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,953 students in 28574, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 460 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 28574, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28574, NC are Richlands High School, Heritage Elementary School and Richlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28574 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28574, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28574, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richlands High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8100 Richlands Hwy
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4191
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7444 Richlands Highway
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-3139
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-3139
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Richlands Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Cow Horn Road
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4142
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4142
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Trexler Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 East Foy Street
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4414
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-4414
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28574, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28574, NC include Richlands High School, Heritage Elementary School and Richlands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28574?
4 public schools are located in 28574.
What percentage of students in 28574 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 28574 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28574?
28574 public schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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