Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28138

At a glance

Schools

915

Students

Top rankedRockwell Elementary752^nd of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools

See the top-ranked North Carolina schools →

Summary:

The 28138 zip code area in North Carolina is home to two elementary schools - Rockwell Elementary and Shive Elementary. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Rowan-Salisbury School District, which is ranked 207th out of 242 districts in the state.

Based on the available data, Rockwell Elementary appears to be the stronger of the two schools, with higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to Shive Elementary. Rockwell Elementary also has a higher statewide ranking, placing in the top half of North Carolina elementary schools, while Shive Elementary is ranked in the bottom half.

Both schools face significant challenges, with very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income population. Additionally, both schools are underperforming compared to the state averages in academic measures, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning and achievement in the 28138 zip code area.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rockwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	114 Link St	Rockwell	28138	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 279-3145	502	30	16.8	99.4%	441 (87.8%)	9 (1.8%)	31 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	49.4	752^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	49.5%		59.7	587^th of 1505 public elementary schools	61.0%	165	73.3	68.0	60.2	39.5	52.0	45.8	51.2	$9,665	$1,123	$8,541
Shive Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	655 Holshouser Rd	Rockwell	28138	Rowan County	Rowan-Salisbury Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 279-2899	413	28	14.5	99.3%	307 (74.3%)	22 (5.3%)	61 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.3%)	44.8	836^th of 1490 public elementary schools	43.9%		47.1	798^th of 1505 public elementary schools	47.0%	38	49.5	63.3	55.9	31.2	53.3	52.9	76.5	$11,083	$1,861	$9,222

Cities Near Zip Code 28138

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rockwell	0.27 mi	2	279^th
Salisbury	3.71 mi	15	445^th
Faith	4.08 mi	1
Gold Hill	5.96 mi	1	407^th
China Grove	6.39 mi	6	335^th

See the top NC North Carolina cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.