- East Iredell Middle — Grades 6–8 · 328 students
- Woodland Heights Middle — Grades 6–8 · 581 students
- Celeste Henkel Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 558 students
- Central Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 331 students
- Cool Spring Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 447 students
- East Iredell Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 663 students
- Harmony Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 371 students
- The Brawley School — Grades 6–8 · 641 students
- North Iredell High — Grades 9–12 · 983 students
- Scotts Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 283 students
- Sharon Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 251 students
- Shepherd Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 738 students
- South Iredell High — Grades 9–12 · 1768 students
- Troutman Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 902 students
- Troutman Middle — Grades 6–8 · 470 students
- Union Grove Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 247 students
- West Iredell High — Grades 9–12 · 767 students
- West Iredell Middle — Grades 6–8 · 521 students
- Lake Norman Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 641 students
- N B Mills Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 378 students
- Oakwood Middle IB School — Grades 6–8 · 516 students
- North Iredell Middle — Grades 6–8 · 556 students
- Northview Academy — Grades K–12 · 108 students
- Third Creek Middle — Grades 6–8 · 402 students
- Statesville High — Grades 9–12 · 991 students
- Lakeshore Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 658 students
- Lakeshore Middle — Grades 6–8 · 531 students
- Lake Norman High — Grades 9–12 · 1905 students
- Third Creek Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 526 students
- Collaborative College for Technology — Grades 9–13 · 232 students
- Hope Middle — Grades 6–8 · 952 students
- A G Cox Middle — Grades 6–8 · 778 students
- C M Eppes Middle — Grades 6–8 · 631 students
- E B Aycock Middle — Grades 6–8 · 617 students
- Farmville Middle — Grades 6–8 · 552 students
- Wellcome Middle — Grades 6–8 · 391 students
- Ayden Middle — Grades 6–8 · 365 students
- D H Conley High — Grades 9–12 · 1,757 students
- South Central — Grades 9–12 · 1,738 students
- Junius H Rose High — Grades 9–12 · 1,568 students
- North Union Grove High — Grades 9–12 · 854 students
- Farmville Central High — Grades 9–12 · 778 students
- Ayden-Grifton High — Grades 9–12 · 757 students
- PCS Early College High School — Grades 9 · 334 students
- Innovation Early College High — Grades 9 · 227 students
- Chicod — Grades PK–8 · 902 students
- Pactolus — Grades PK–8 · 657 students
- G R Whitfield — Grades PK–8 · 560 students
- Grifton — Grades PK–8 · 395 students
- Sadie Saulter — Grades PK–8 · 300 students
- Bethel Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 232 students
- Stokes — Grades PK–8 · 218 students
- Union Grove County Virtual — Grades K–12 · 38 students
- Vidant Health — Grades PK–12 · 24 students
| Metric | Iredell-Statesville Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 38 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,500/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Near average |
About Iredell-Statesville Schools
Zip code 28689 in Union Grove, North Carolina is served by Iredell-Statesville Schools for public school enrollment. The district covers grades K–12. This page provides a data-driven overview of Iredell-Statesville Schools’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Funding and Resources
Iredell-Statesville Schools reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $10,500 per year, placing it near the North Carolina state average of approximately $10,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 38 schools, Iredell-Statesville Schools operates as a very large district serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 20,721 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
Iredell-Statesville Schools has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 8/10, placing it in the above average tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection. We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because North Carolina is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Iredell-Statesville Schools earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in North Carolina. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 28689
Children in zip code 28689 are assigned to Iredell-Statesville Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 28689, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Iredell-Statesville Schools at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — North Carolina districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Union Grove
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Iredell-Statesville Schools serves zip code 28689, homes in and around zip code 28689 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In North Carolina, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Iredell-Statesville Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 28689.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Iredell-Statesville Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 28689 data.