For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 918 students in 28705, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 28705, NC are Mitchell High School, Gouge Elementary School and Bowman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28705 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28705, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28705, NC 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
416 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3400
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Gouge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
134 Laurel Street
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2260
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2260
Grades: K-4
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Bowman Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Mitchell Avenue
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3370
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-3370
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
5035 S 226 Hwy Ste A
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2220
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5035 S 226 Hwy Ste B
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2220
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 766-2220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28705, North Carolina 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12190 North Hwy 226
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2324
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 688-2324
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28705, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28705, NC include Mitchell High School, Gouge Elementary School and Bowman Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28705?
5 public schools are located in 28705.
What is the racial composition of students in 28705?
28705 public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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