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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,066 students in 28202, NC (there are , serving 703 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 28202, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28202, NC are Irwin Academic Center, First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Metro School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28202 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28202, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).