For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,404 students in 28472, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28472, NC are Old Dock Elementary School and Williams Township. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28472 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28472, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28472, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Dock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Williams Township
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 Barbcrest Avenue
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-4119
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-4119
Grades: PK-2
| 492 students
28472, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nakina Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 6-10
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28472, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28472, NC include Old Dock Elementary School and Williams Township.
How many public preschools are located in 28472?
3 public preschools are located in 28472.
What is the racial composition of students in 28472?
28472 public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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