Schools in Zip Code 28525

Zip code 28525 in Deep Run, North Carolina, has just one school on record: South Lenoir High, a public high school serving grades 9–12 with 721 students as part of the Lenoir County Public Schools district. Because no elementary or middle schools are listed in this zip code, family comparisons are limited to how South Lenoir High measures up against its district and state. The school serves an exceptionally high-poverty population—99.58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch—and spends roughly $10,185 per student.

Academically, South Lenoir High holds a 2-star state rating, ranking 452nd out of 662 high schools in North Carolina (32nd percentile), while its district ranks 163rd out of 246 districts (34th percentile). The school outperforms its district across all four End-of-Course subjects, with a particular standout in Math III at 72% proficiency—well above the district (56.3%) and slightly above the state (68.9%). Biology (49%), English II (49.7%), and Math I (26.6%) all beat district averages but trail state averages, with Math I representing the largest challenge at nearly 16 points below the state. Encouragingly, the school improved in every EOC subject year over year, including a 13.7-point jump in Math III.

In addition to decent test growth, South Lenoir High posts a graduation rate of 88%, essentially matching the state average of 88.8% and sitting just below the district's 90.1%. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 21% is better than both the district (26.5%) and the state (24.2%)—notable for a school with near-universal economic disadvantage. The large 45.4-point gap between Math I and Math III proficiency suggests entering 9th graders need targeted supports, even as upper-level math students thrive. Overall, this district-leading school offers solid foundations in attendance, graduation, and advanced math, but families should watch for continued progress in Math I and English II to close the remaining gap to state averages.