For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,588 students in 28358, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 222 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 28358, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28358, NC are Southeastern Academy, Tanglewood Elementary School and East Robeson Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28358 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28358, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28358, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 West 29th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
East Robeson Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4840 7th Street Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Grades: PK-3
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
Lumberton Senior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Fayetteville Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6050
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #55.
Rowland Norment Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Godwin Ave
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Grades: PK-3
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Littlefield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9674 Nc Hwy 41 N
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Grades: 4-8
| 712 students
Rank: #77.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10218 Nc 72 East
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Piney Grove Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Grades: PK-6
| 455 students
Rank: #99.
Lumberton Junior
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
82 Marion Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #1010.
L Gilbert Carroll
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bailey Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6098
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6098
Grades: 4-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1111.
W H Knuckles
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Martin L King Dr
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Grades: PK-3
| 400 students
28358, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Grades: PK-4
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28358, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28358, NC include Southeastern Academy, Tanglewood Elementary School and East Robeson Primary.
How many public schools are located in 28358, NC?
11 public schools are located in 28358, NC.
What percentage of students in 28358, NC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 28358, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28358, NC?
28358, NC public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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