For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,228 students in 28348, NC (there are , serving 198 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28348, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28348, NC are Gray's Creek High School, Gray's Creek Elementary School and Gallberry Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28348 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28348, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28348, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gray's Creek High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5301 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-8589
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-8589
Gr: 9-12 | 1,419 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Gray's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2964 School Rd
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-3352
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-3352
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Gallberry Farm Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8019 Byerly Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-1490
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-1490
Gr: PK-5 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Rockfish Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5763 Rockfish Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-5313
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-5313
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Gray's Creek Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5151 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-4124
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-4124
Gr: 6-8 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
South View High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Elk Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 425-8181
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 425-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,451 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Hope Mills Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4975 Cameron Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 425-5106
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 425-5106
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
C Wayne Collier Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3522 Sturbridge Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-7200
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Education V Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Legion Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-0145
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-0145
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
South View Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Elk Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-3131
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-3131
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28348, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28348, NC include Gray's Creek High School, Gray's Creek Elementary School and Gallberry Farm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28348?
10 public schools are located in 28348.
What percentage of students in 28348 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28348 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28348?
28348 public schools minority enrollment is 67% 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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