For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,867 students in 28306, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28306, NC are Stoney Point Elementary School, E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School and New Century International Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28306 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28306, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28306, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stoney Point Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7411 Rockfish Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-3945
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-3945
Grades: K-5
| 829 students
Rank: #22.
E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4665 Lakewood Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 426-2020
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 426-2020
Grades: K-5
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
New Century International Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7455 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
New Century International Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7465 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Cumberland Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Cumberland Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Alderman Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2860 Alderman Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Cumberland Mills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2576 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-4536
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-4536
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2970 Legion Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-2312
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-2312
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #99.
Howard Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Grades: 5-8
| 12 students
28306, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1911 Coliseum Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-1399
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-1399
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
115 East Mountain Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-3391
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8717
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8717
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28306, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28306, NC include Stoney Point Elementary School, E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School and New Century International Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28306?
9 public elementary schools are located in 28306.
What is the racial composition of students in 28306?
28306 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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