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Best 28301 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,980 students in 28301, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28301, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28301, NC are Cumberland International Early College, Cross Creek Early College and Reid Ross Classical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28301 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28301, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28301, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland International Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1200 Murchison Rd, J Knuckles
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 226-6485
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Cross Creek Early College
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7551
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Reid Ross Classical High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Reid Ross Classical Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
J W Seabrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4619 Nc Hwy 210 South
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 323-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7985
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Lucile Souders Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Hillview Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-6705
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Ramsey Street High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
The Capitol Encore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 849-0888
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
E E Smith High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Seabrook Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-0153
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2517 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 822-2570
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Ferguson-easley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1857 Seabrook Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-4883
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Westarea Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
941 Country Club Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-1705
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Walker-spivey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Fisher Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-5656
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Agape Achievement Academy
Charter School
4505 Rosehill Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 709-3161

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28301, NC?
How many public schools are located in 28301?
16 public schools are located in 28301.
What percentage of students in 28301 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28301 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28301?
28301 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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