For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,369 students in 28390, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28390, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28390, NC are Anderson Creek Academy, Overhills High School and Manchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28390 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28390, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28390, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson Creek Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4940 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 814-9001
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 814-9001
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Overhills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2495 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-1436
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-1436
Grades: 9-12
| 1,971 students
Rank: #33.
Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-2151
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-2151
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Overhills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #55.
William T Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2522 Andrews Church Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1258
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1258
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #66.
Overhills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Grades: PK-5
| 930 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
28390, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1241 Nc Hwy 24 & 50 Warsaw Nc
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Grades: PK-12
| 90 students
125 S 3rd Street
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
901 Lillington Hwy
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Grades: K
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28390, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28390, NC include Anderson Creek Academy, Overhills High School and Manchester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28390?
7 public schools are located in 28390.
What percentage of students in 28390 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28390 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28390?
28390 public schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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