For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,641 students in 28358, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28358, NC are Southeastern Academy, East Robeson Primary and Tanglewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28358 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28358, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28358, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
East Robeson Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 7th Street Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Gr: PK-3 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 West 29th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Rowland Norment Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Godwin Ave
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Gr: PK-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Littlefield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9674 Nc Hwy 41 N
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Gr: 4-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10218 Nc 72 East
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
W H Knuckles
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Martin L King Dr
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Piney Grove Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
L Gilbert Carroll
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bailey Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6098
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6098
Gr: 4-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Lumberton Junior
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
82 Marion Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
28358, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28358, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28358, NC include Southeastern Academy, East Robeson Primary and Tanglewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28358?
10 public elementary schools are located in 28358.
What is the racial composition of students in 28358?
28358 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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