For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 901 students in 28383, NC.
The top ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 28383 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28383, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28383, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Nc Hwy 710 South
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 521-4272
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 521-4272
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
South Robeson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3268 South Robeson Road
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
607 S Martin Luther King St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28383, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
408 W Chapel St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3268 South Robeson Rd
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
607 S Martin L King Jr St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28383, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28383, NC include Union Elementary School and South Robeson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28383?
3 public schools are located in 28383.
What is the racial composition of students in 28383?
28383 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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