For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,173 students in 28314, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 955 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 28314, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28314, NC are Alpha Academy, E E Miller Elementary School and Bill Hefner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28314 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28314, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28314, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alpha Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8030 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 223-7711
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 223-7711
Grades: K-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
E E Miller Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1361 Rim Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2800
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Bill Hefner Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7059 Calamar Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 860-7058
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 860-7058
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Rim Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Hoke Loop Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 867-1133
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 867-1133
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #55.
Anne Chesnutt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Skibo Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 867-9147
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 867-9147
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Glensford Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-5124
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-5124
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Lewis Chapel Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Skibo Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 864-1407
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 864-1407
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #88.
Cliffdale Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Cliffdale Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 864-3442
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 864-3442
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28314, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28314, NC include Alpha Academy, E E Miller Elementary School and Bill Hefner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28314?
8 public schools are located in 28314.
What percentage of students in 28314 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 28314 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28314?
28314 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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