For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,218 students in 28303, NC (there are , serving 1,267 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 28303, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28303, NC are Vanstory Hills Elementary School, Terry Sanford High School and Ponderosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 28303 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28303, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28303, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanstory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Foxhall Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-0809
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-0809
Gr: 2-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Terry Sanford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 484-1151
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 484-1151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0148
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0148
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Morganton Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 867-4137
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 867-4137
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Westover Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0813
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0813
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Alger B. Wilkins High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Skibo Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Benjamin J Martin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 N Reilly Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-4843
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-4843
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Westover High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
277 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0190
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
28303, North Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1429 Skibo Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28303, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28303, NC include Vanstory Hills Elementary School, Terry Sanford High School and Ponderosa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28303?
8 public schools are located in 28303.
What percentage of students in 28303 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 28303 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28303?
28303 public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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