For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,316 students in 28305, NC (there are , serving 142 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 28305, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28305, NC are R Max Abbott Middle School and Margaret Willis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28305 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28305, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28305, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R Max Abbott Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
590 Winding Creek Road
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 323-2201
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 323-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Margaret Willis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1412 Belvedere Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 484-9064
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 484-9064
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1610 Westlawn Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 484-0194
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 484-0194
Gr: K-1 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28305, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28305, NC include R Max Abbott Middle School and Margaret Willis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28305?
3 public schools are located in 28305.
What percentage of students in 28305 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 28305 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28305?
28305 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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