For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,376 students in 28306, NC (there are , serving 979 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 28306, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28306, NC are Cumberland Polytechnic, Jack Britt High School and Stoney Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28306 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28306, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28306, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Polytechnic
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Gr: 9-13 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Jack Britt High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7403 Rockfish Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 429-2800
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 429-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,916 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Stoney Point Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7411 Rockfish Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-3945
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-3945
Gr: K-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4665 Lakewood Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 426-2020
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 426-2020
Gr: K-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Massey Hill Classical High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1062 Southern Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8761
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8761
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
New Century International Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7455 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
New Century International Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7465 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Cumberland Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Cumberland Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Alderman Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2860 Alderman Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Cumberland Mills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2576 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-4536
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-4536
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2970 Legion Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-2312
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-2312
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Howard Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Gr: 5-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
28306, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1911 Coliseum Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-1399
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-1399
Gr: 6-12
115 East Mountain Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-3391
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 30%
1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8717
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8717
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28306, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28306, NC include Cumberland Polytechnic, Jack Britt High School and Stoney Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28306?
12 public schools are located in 28306.
What percentage of students in 28306 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 28306 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28306?
28306 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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