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Best Schools in 28326, NC
28326, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,780 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 28326 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28326, NC
The top high schools in 28326, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Pines High
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
2. Overhills High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1971 Students
3. Southern Lee High School
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Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students
4. Western Harnett High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1386 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28326, NC
The top middle schools in 28326, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Century Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
2. Sanlee Middle School
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Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
3. Crain's Creek Middle
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 592 Students
4. Highland Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
5. Overhills Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
6. Spring Lake Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28326, NC
The top elementary schools in 28326, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
2. Vass-lakeview Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
3. Carthage Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
4. Greenwood Elementary
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Lee County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
5. Benhaven Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1030 Students
6. Highland Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 891 Students
7. Cameron Elementary
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Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students
8. Overhills Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 930 Students
9. Johnsonville Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
10. Manchester Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28326, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28326, NC has a total population of 25,291 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28326, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28326, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28326, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28326, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28326, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28326, NC
How many schools are in 28326, NC?
28326, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,780 students in total.
How do schools in 28326 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 28326 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 28326 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28326?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations