For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,716 students in Pembroke, NC (there are , serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Pembroke, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Pembroke, 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.
Pembroke, NC public schools 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 Pembroke 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Pembroke, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Main Stream Academy
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
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Purnell Swett High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,604 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Union Chapel Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Pembroke Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Pembroke Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Pembroke, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11344 Deep Branch Rd
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Gr: 9-11 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pembroke, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Pembroke, NC include Old Main Stream Academy, Purnell Swett High School and Union Chapel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pembroke?
5 public schools are located in Pembroke.
What percentage of students in Pembroke go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Pembroke are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pembroke?
Pembroke public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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