For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,726 students in 28372, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28372, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28372, NC are Old Main Stream Academy, Purnell Swett High School and Union Chapel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28372 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28372, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28372, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Main Stream Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 North Odum Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 775-9191
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 775-9191
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Purnell Swett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11344 Deep Branch Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-3253
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-3253
Grades: 9-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #33.
Union Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4271 Union Chapel Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Pembroke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 South Jones Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Pembroke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8910 Deep Branch Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
28372, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11344 Deep Branch Rd
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Grades: 9-11
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28372, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28372, NC include Old Main Stream Academy, Purnell Swett High School and Union Chapel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28372?
5 public schools are located in 28372.
What percentage of students in 28372 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28372 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28372?
28372 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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