Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28352

The 28352 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, all part of the Scotland County Schools district. While the district is ranked 203 out of 242 in the state and has a 1-star rating, the area's standout school is the Scotland Early College High, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in North Carolina and boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In contrast, the Shaw Academy high school has consistently ranked among the lowest in the state, with a 0-star rating and significantly lower test scores than the district and state averages. The data also reveals that all the schools in the area have very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 97.5% to 99.63%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

The spending per student varies across the schools, with Scotland Early College High spending $10,574 per student and Shaw Academy spending a significantly higher $39,039 per student. The student-teacher ratios also differ, with the elementary schools having the lowest ratios (12.4-13.8) and the high schools having the highest ratios (20.1-23.3).