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Best 28383 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 901 students in 28383, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28383, NC are Union Elementary School and South Robeson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28383 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28383, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28383, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2547 Nc Hwy 710 South
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 521-4272
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
South Robeson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3268 South Robeson Road
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Ashpole Elementary School
607 S Martin Luther King St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28383, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28383, NC include Union Elementary School and South Robeson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28383?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28383.
What is the racial composition of students in 28383?
28383 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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