For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,155 students in 28352, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28352, NC are Shaw Academy, South Johnson Elementary School and Spring Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28352 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28352, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28352, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18700 Old Wire Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
South Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Old Johns Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-2469
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-2469
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Spring Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22801 Airbase Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Lane Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Sycamore Lane
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Gr: 3-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
2098 Elm Ave
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
28352, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
615 W Covington St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4312
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4312
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
815 Mcgirts Bridge Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4308
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4308
Gr: PK-5
831 N Gill St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4336
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
1000 W Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12
17200 Barnes Bridge Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4356
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4356
Gr: PK-5
2100 Sycamore Ln
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28352, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28352, NC include Shaw Academy, South Johnson Elementary School and Spring Hill Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28352?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28352.
What is the racial composition of students in 28352?
28352 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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