For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 896 students in 28124, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 28124, NC is Mount Pleasant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28124 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28124, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28124 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Pleasant High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28124, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6690
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28124, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28124, NC include Mount Pleasant High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28124?
1 public high schools are located in 28124.
What is the racial composition of students in 28124?
28124 public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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