For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,053 students in Hamlet, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 266 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hamlet, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamlet, NC are Richmond Early College High School, Fairview Heights Elementary School and Hamlet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamlet, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Hamlet have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamlet, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1042 W Hamlet Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Grades: 9-13
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Hamilton Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Hamlet Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Mcdonald Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Monroe Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
804 County Home Rd
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Grades: 9
| 488 students
Hamlet, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
804 County Home Road
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Grades: PK-3
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamlet, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Hamlet, NC include Richmond Early College High School, Fairview Heights Elementary School and Hamlet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hamlet?
5 public schools are located in Hamlet.
What percentage of students in Hamlet go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hamlet are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlet?
Hamlet public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hamlet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hamlet include: Monroe Avenue Elementary School vs. Hamlet Middle School, Hamlet Middle School vs. Monroe Avenue Elementary School
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