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Best Schools in 28356, NC
28356, NC has 19 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 16,507 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 28356 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28356, NC
The top high schools in 28356, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Forest High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students
2. Cape Fear High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1529 Students
3. Overhills High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1971 Students
4. Harnett Central High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
5. Triton High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28356, NC
The top middle schools in 28356, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Forest Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
2. Mac Williams Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
3. Western Harnett Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
4. Overhills Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
5. Harnett Central Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
6. Coats-erwin Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28356, NC
The top elementary schools in 28356, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastover-central Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
2. Long Hill Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 442 Students
3. District No 7 Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
4. South Harnett Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 448 Students
5. Lillington-shawtown Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students
6. Erwin Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
7. Raleigh Road Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 216 Students
8. Anderson Creek Primary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 582 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28356, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28356, NC has a total population of 5,705 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28356, 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 28356, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28356, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28356, 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 28356, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28356, NC
How many schools are in 28356, NC?
28356, NC has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 16,507 students in total.
How do schools in 28356 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 28356 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 28356 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28356?
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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