For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,723 students in 28358, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28358, NC are Southeastern Academy, East Robeson Primary and Tanglewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28358 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28358, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28358, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
East Robeson Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 7th Street Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Grades: PK-3
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Tanglewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 West 29th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Grades: PK-3
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Rowland Norment Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Godwin Ave
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Grades: PK-3
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Littlefield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9674 Nc Hwy 41 N
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Grades: 4-8
| 658 students
Rank: #66.
Long Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10218 Nc 72 East
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
W H Knuckles
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Martin L King Dr
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Grades: PK-3
| 408 students
Rank: #88.
Piney Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Piney Grove Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #99.
L Gilbert Carroll
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bailey Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6098
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6098
Grades: 4-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1010.
Lumberton Junior
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
82 Marion Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
28358, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Grades: PK-4
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28358, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28358, NC include Southeastern Academy, East Robeson Primary and Tanglewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28358?
10 public elementary schools are located in 28358.
What is the racial composition of students in 28358?
28358 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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