For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,181 students in 28301, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 145 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28301, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28301, NC are Cumberland International Early College, Cross Creek Early College and Reid Ross Classical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28301 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28301, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28301, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland International Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1200 Murchison Rd, J Knuckles
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 672-2830
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 672-2830
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Cross Creek Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7551
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7551
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Reid Ross Classical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Reid Ross Classical Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #55.
J W Seabrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4619 Nc Hwy 210 South
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 323-2930
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 323-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7985
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7985
Grades: 6-12
| 590 students
Rank: #77.
Lucile Souders Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Hillview Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-6705
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-6705
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Ramsey Street High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #99.
The Capitol Encore Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 849-0888
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 849-0888
Grades: K-10
| 725 students
Rank: #1010.
E E Smith High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seabrook Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-0153
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-0153
Grades: 9-12
| 1,004 students
Rank: #1111.
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7584
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7584
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1212.
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2517 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 822-2570
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 822-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1313.
Ferguson-easley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1857 Seabrook Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-4883
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-4883
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1414.
Westarea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
941 Country Club Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-1705
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1515.
Walker-spivey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fisher Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-5656
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-5656
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
28301, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1307 Hillsboro St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-2078
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-2078
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
901 Lillington Hwy
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 436-4381
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 436-4381
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-8288
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-8288
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28301, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28301, NC include Cumberland International Early College, Cross Creek Early College and Reid Ross Classical High School.
How many public schools are located in 28301?
15 public schools are located in 28301.
What percentage of students in 28301 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28301 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28301?
28301 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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