For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,724 students in 28326, NC (there are , serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28326, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28326, NC are Union Pines High School, New Century Middle School and Cameron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28326 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28326, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28326, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Pines High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1981 Union Church Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,409 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
New Century Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2636 Nc Hwy 24 27
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-7814
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-7814
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18495 Nc Hwy 27 West
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
28326, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4200 Percy Blvd, Bldg L-6323
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Gr: PK-4
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Gr: PK-5
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28326, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28326, NC include Union Pines High School, New Century Middle School and Cameron Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28326?
4 public schools are located in 28326.
What percentage of students in 28326 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28326 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28326?
28326 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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