For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,810 students in Pembroke, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Pembroke, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pembroke, NC are Old Main Stream Academy, Purnell Swett High School and Union Chapel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pembroke, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Pembroke have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pembroke, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Main Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 North Odum Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 775-9191
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 775-9191
Gr: K-7 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Purnell Swett High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11344 Deep Branch Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-3253
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-3253
Gr: 9-12 | 1,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Union Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4271 Union Chapel Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 South Jones Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Pembroke Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8910 Deep Branch Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Pembroke, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11344 Deep Branch Rd
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Gr: 9-11 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pembroke, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Pembroke, NC include Old Main Stream Academy, Purnell Swett High School and Union Chapel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pembroke?
5 public schools are located in Pembroke.
What percentage of students in Pembroke go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Pembroke are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pembroke?
Pembroke public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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