Summary:
ZIP code 28555, serving the Maysville, NC area, contains exactly two public elementary schools: Silverdale Elementary (grades K–5, 648 students) and Maysville Elementary (grades PK–5, 121 students), which belong to Onslow County Schools and Jones County Schools, respectively.
Despite the small number of schools, they offer a fascinating contrast. Maysville Elementary is the standout: it ranks in the 64th percentile statewide (3 stars), up from the 42nd percentile two years ago, and outperforms Silverdale Elementary in average math proficiency (69.5% vs. 55.8%) and reading proficiency (64.7% vs. 57.5%). This is especially notable given that 97.5% of Maysville students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch, compared with 46.6% at Silverdale. Maysville also benefits from a lower student–teacher ratio (11.8 vs. 15.8) and higher per-pupil spending ($13,869 vs. $10,721). Meanwhile, Silverdale Elementary excels in 5th grade science (74.6% proficiency, well above the state average) and 3rd grade reading (67.1%), and its statewide ranking has climbed from the 33rd to the 52nd percentile. Both schools now hold 3-star ratings, a clear improvement from their 2-star status in 2023-2024.
Chronic absenteeism is not a major concern at either school: Silverdale is at 18.9% and Maysville at 21.7%, both below the state average of 24.2%. Looking at the data, a parent would see that Maysville punches above its weight academically despite high poverty, while Silverdale offers strong science and early-literacy results in a larger, more economically diverse setting. In both cases, these schools are outperforming their respective district averages, with Maysville Elementary showing the widest gap between school and district performance. Whether you prioritize Maysville’s higher rankings and small classes or Silverdale’s science strength and lower poverty rate, ZIP 28555 provides two solid, improving options for elementary education.
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