For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,904 students in 28304, NC (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,201 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 Seventy-first High 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 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% 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 55% (majority Black).
Best 28304, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seventy-first Classical Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6830 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
John R Griffin Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5551 Fisher Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-7678
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-7678
Grades: 6-8
| 1,096 students
Rank: #33.
Seventy-first High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6764 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-3116
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 1,366 students
Rank: #44.
Douglas Byrd High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #55.
J W Coon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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
| 181 students
Rank: #66.
Ireland Drive Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-4037
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-4037
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Rank: #77.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Trainer Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-4156
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-4156
Grades: 3-5
| 147 students
Rank: #88.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Bingham Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-5310
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #99.
Cliffdale Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Cliffdale Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-3442
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-3442
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #1010.
Sherwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3809 Village Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-2206
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
William H Owen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4533 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6163
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6163
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
Loyd E Auman Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6882 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 868-8153
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 868-8153
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #1414.
Douglas Byrd Middle School
(Math: 13% | 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
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
2915 Skycrest Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Grades: PK-2
| 189 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 Seventy-first High School.
How many public schools are located in 28304, NC?
15 public schools are located in 28304, NC.
What percentage of students in 28304, NC go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 28304, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28304, NC?
28304, NC public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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