For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 770 students in 28457, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28457, NC are Heide Trask High School and Pender Innovative Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28457 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28457, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28457 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heide Trask High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28457, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heide Trask High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14328 Nc Hwy 210
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-6810
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-6810
Gr: 9-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Pender Innovative Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28457, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28457, NC include Heide Trask High School and Pender Innovative Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 28457?
2 public high schools are located in 28457.
What is the racial composition of students in 28457?
28457 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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