For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,273 students in 28351, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28351, NC are Laurel Hill Elementary School and Carver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28351 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28351, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28351, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11340 Old Wire Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-2111
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Fieldcrest Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-4669
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-4669
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
28351, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9801 Malloy Ave
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-3601
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-3601
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28351, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28351, NC include Laurel Hill Elementary School and Carver Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28351?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28351.
What is the racial composition of students in 28351?
28351 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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