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Best 28303 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,218 students in 28303, NC (there are , serving 1,368 private students). 79% 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.
Public 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 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanstory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Foxhall Road
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Fort Bragg Road
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Bonanza Drive
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Bonanza Drive
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Bonanza Drive
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1429 Skibo Road
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
430 N Reilly Road
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
277 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28303 North Carolina

28303, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alger B Wilkins Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1429 Skibo Rd
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?
79% 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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