Schools in Zip Code 28501

The 28501 zip code area of Lenoir County, North Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lenoir County Public Schools district, except for one public charter school called Children's Village Academy. The data reveals significant challenges facing these schools, with low test scores, high poverty levels, and wide achievement gaps compared to district and state averages.

Contentnea-Savannah School stands out as the highest-performing school in the 28501 zip code, with the best overall test scores, though it is still only rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. In contrast, Southeast Elementary has the lowest test scores and rankings, performing well below the district and state averages. The public charter school, Children's Village Academy, has a unique profile, with lower overall performance but a standout 8th grade science proficiency rate.

Across the schools in the 28501 zip code, there are extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.99% to 99.58%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the student population. Spending per student varies, from $9,018 at Northeast Elementary to $12,465 at Southeast Elementary, with the district average around $10,000 per student. The data suggests that addressing the root causes of these systemic challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the 28501 zip code area.