For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,816 students in 28304, NC (there are , serving 1,206 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 28304, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
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 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28304, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28304, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seventy-first Classical Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6830 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
John R Griffin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5551 Fisher Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-7678
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-7678
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3809 Village Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-2206
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Seventy-first High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6764 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-3116
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #66.
J W Coon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6141
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6141
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #77.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Bingham Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-5310
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
William H Owen Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4533 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6163
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6163
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #99.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Trainer Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-4156
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-4156
Grades: 3-5
| 172 students
Rank: #1010.
Loyd E Auman Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6882 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 868-8153
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 868-8153
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1111.
Douglas Byrd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #1212.
Ireland Drive Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-4037
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-4037
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Rank: #1313.
Douglas Byrd Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1616 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-3101
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-3101
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: n/an/a
2915 Skycrest Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Grades: PK-2
| 231 students
28304, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cumberland Evening Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28304, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28304, NC include Seventy-first Classical Middle School, John R Griffin Middle School and Sherwood Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28304?
14 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 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28304?
28304 public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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