For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,514 students in 28092, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28092, NC are Ge Massey Elementary School, Asbury Academy and Childers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28092 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28092, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28092, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ge Massey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Newbold St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Childers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2595 Rock Dam Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
West Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Shoal Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 276-1760
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 276-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3980 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1504
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1504
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
S Ray Lowder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Kennedy Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Lincolnton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2361 Startown Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-1120
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Love Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1463 Love Memorial Sch Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Battleground Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Jeb Seagle Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
28092, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28092, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28092, NC include Ge Massey Elementary School, Asbury Academy and Childers Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28092?
10 public elementary schools are located in 28092.
What is the racial composition of students in 28092?
28092 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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