For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 218 students in 28358, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28358, NC is Southeastern Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28358 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28358, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 28358, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
28358, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28358, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28358, NC include Southeastern Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28358?
1 public charter schools are located in 28358.
What is the racial composition of students in 28358?
28358 public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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