For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,053 students in 28345, NC (there are , serving 266 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28345, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28345, NC are Richmond Early College High School, Fairview Heights Elementary School and Hamlet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28345 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28345, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28345, NC 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1042 W Hamlet Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Grades: 9-13
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Hamilton Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Hamlet Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Mcdonald Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Monroe Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
804 County Home Rd
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Grades: 9
| 488 students
28345, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
804 County Home Road
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Grades: PK-3
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28345, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28345, NC include Richmond Early College High School, Fairview Heights Elementary School and Hamlet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28345?
5 public schools are located in 28345.
What percentage of students in 28345 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 28345 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28345?
28345 public schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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