For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,312 students in 28304, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28304, NC are Seventy-first Classical Middle School, John R Griffin Middle School and Douglas Byrd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28304 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28304, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28304, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seventy-first Classical Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6830 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
John R Griffin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5551 Fisher Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-7678
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-7678
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Byrd Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1616 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-3101
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 483-3101
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
28304, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cumberland Evening Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28304, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28304, NC include Seventy-first Classical Middle School, John R Griffin Middle School and Douglas Byrd Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28304?
3 public middle schools are located in 28304.
What is the racial composition of students in 28304?
28304 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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