For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,721 students in 28315, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28315, NC are The Academy Of Moore County, Southern Middle School and Aberdeen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28315 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28315, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28315, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Academy Of Moore County
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12588 Hwy 15-501 South
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Farrell Parkway
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 947-8030
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 947-8030
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
28315, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Keyser St
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 944-1523
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 944-1523
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28315, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28315, NC include The Academy Of Moore County, Southern Middle School and Aberdeen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28315?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28315.
What is the racial composition of students in 28315?
28315 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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