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Best 28304 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,431 students in 28304, NC (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,201 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 28304, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28304, NC are Seventy-first Classical Middle School, John R Griffin Middle School and Sherwood Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28304 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28304, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28304, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seventy-first Classical Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6830 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
John R Griffin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5551 Fisher Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-7678
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3809 Village Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Seventy-first High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6764 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
J W Coon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6141
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Bingham Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
William H Owen Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4533 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6163
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Trainer Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-4156
Gr: 3-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Loyd E Auman Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6882 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 868-8153
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Douglas Byrd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Douglas Byrd Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-3101
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Glendale Acres Elementary School
2915 Skycrest Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28304, NC?
How many public schools are located in 28304?
13 public schools are located in 28304.
What percentage of students in 28304 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 28304 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28304?
28304 public schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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