For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,151 students in 28590, NC (there are , serving 823 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 28590, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28590, NC are Ridgewood Elementary School, W H Robinson Elementary School and Winterville Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28590 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28590, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28590, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 South Bend Dr
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-7879
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-7879
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
W H Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2439 Railroad Street
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3707
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3707
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Winterville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4160 Bayswater Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6153
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6153
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
South Central
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
570 W Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 321-3232
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 321-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,661 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 353-5253
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 353-5253
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
A G Cox Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2657 Church Street
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3105
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3105
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28590, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28590, NC include Ridgewood Elementary School, W H Robinson Elementary School and Winterville Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28590?
6 public schools are located in 28590.
What percentage of students in 28590 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 28590 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28590?
28590 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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