For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 277 students in 28071, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28071, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public school in 28071, NC is Morgan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28071 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28071, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28071, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3860 Liberty Rd
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 636-0169
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 636-0169
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28071, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28071, NC include Morgan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28071?
1 public schools are located in 28071.
What percentage of students in 28071 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 28071 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28071?
28071 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).