For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,400 students in 28364, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 28364, NC are Oxendine Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School and Townsend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28364 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28364, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28364, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxendine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5599 Oxendine School Rd
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 843-4243
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 843-4243
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4024 Missouri Road
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 521-4766
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 521-4766
Grades: PK-8
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carolina Street
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5086
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5086
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
28364, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 S Hooper St
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5982
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5982
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28364, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28364, NC include Oxendine Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School and Townsend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28364?
3 public schools are located in 28364.
What is the racial composition of students in 28364?
28364 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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