For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,843 students in 28312, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 28312, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28312, NC are Eastover-central Elementary School, Cape Fear High School and Armstrong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28312 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28312, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28312, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastover-central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5174 Dunn Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-8997
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-8997
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Cape Fear High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4762 Clinton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-0191
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-0191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,515 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3395 Dunn Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-2425
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Mac Williams Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4644 Clinton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-8222
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-8222
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3876 Sunnyside School Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-4319
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-4319
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28312, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28312, NC include Eastover-central Elementary School, Cape Fear High School and Armstrong Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28312?
5 public schools are located in 28312.
What percentage of students in 28312 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 28312 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28312?
28312 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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