For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,455 students in 28377, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28377, NC are Hawk Eye Elementary School, Peterson Elementary School and Red Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28377 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28377, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28377, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawk Eye Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4321 Old Maxton Road
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 875-2470
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 875-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Phillips Ave
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Red Springs Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Second Avenue
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-3883
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-3883
Gr: 5-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28377, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28377, NC include Hawk Eye Elementary School, Peterson Elementary School and Red Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28377?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28377.
What is the racial composition of students in 28377?
28377 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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