For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,284 students in 28306, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 979 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 28306, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28306, NC are Cumberland Polytechnic, Jack Britt High School and Stoney Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28306 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28306, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28306, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Polytechnic
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Gr: 9-13 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Jack Britt High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7403 Rockfish Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 429-2800
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 429-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Stoney Point Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7411 Rockfish Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-3945
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-3945
Gr: K-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4665 Lakewood Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 426-2020
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 426-2020
Gr: K-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Massey Hill Classical High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1062 Southern Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8761
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8761
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
New Century International Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7455 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
New Century International Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7465 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Cumberland Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Cumberland Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Alderman Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2860 Alderman Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Cumberland Mills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2576 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-4536
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-4536
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2970 Legion Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-2312
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-2312
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Howard Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Gr: 5-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28306, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28306, NC include Cumberland Polytechnic, Jack Britt High School and Stoney Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28306?
12 public schools are located in 28306.
What percentage of students in 28306 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 28306 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28306?
28306 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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