For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,681 students in 28704, NC (there are , serving 455 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 28704, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28704, NC are Glen Arden Elementary School, Valley Springs Middle School and Avery's Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28704 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28704, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28704, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Arden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Pinehurst Circle
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1800
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1800
Grades: PK-4
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1785
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1785
Grades: 5-8
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Avery's Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Park South Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1810
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1810
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28704, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28704, NC include Glen Arden Elementary School, Valley Springs Middle School and Avery's Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28704?
3 public schools are located in 28704.
What percentage of students in 28704 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 28704 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28704?
28704 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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