For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,733 students in 28610, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 28610, NC are Bunker Hill High School, Mill Creek Middle School and Claremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28610 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28610, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28610, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bunker Hill High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4675 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-3355
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 Shiloh Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-1494
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-1494
Gr: 7-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Claremont Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3384 E Main Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4670 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-2754
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-2754
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5915 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
28610, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2952 N Oxford Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28610, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28610, NC include Bunker Hill High School, Mill Creek Middle School and Claremont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28610?
5 public schools are located in 28610.
What is the racial composition of students in 28610?
28610 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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