For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,400 students in 28364, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28364, NC are Oxendine Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School and Townsend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28364 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28364, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28364, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxendine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5599 Oxendine School Rd
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 843-4243
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 843-4243
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4024 Missouri Road
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 521-4766
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 521-4766
Gr: PK-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carolina Street
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5086
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5086
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
28364, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 S Hooper St
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5982
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5982
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28364, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28364, NC include Oxendine Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School and Townsend Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28364?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28364.
What is the racial composition of students in 28364?
28364 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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