For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 901 students in 28383, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28383, NC are Union Elementary School and South Robeson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28383 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28383, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28383, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Nc Hwy 710 South
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 521-4272
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 521-4272
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
South Robeson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3268 South Robeson Road
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
607 S Martin Luther King St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
28383, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
408 W Chapel St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3268 South Robeson Rd
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
607 S Martin L King Jr St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28383, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28383, NC include Union Elementary School and South Robeson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28383?
3 public schools are located in 28383.
What is the racial composition of students in 28383?
28383 public schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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