For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,695 students in 28372, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 40 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28372, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28372, NC are Purnell Swett High School, Pembroke Elementary School and Pembroke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28372 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28372, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28372, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purnell Swett High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11344 Deep Branch Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-3253
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-3253
Grades: 9-12
| 1,607 students
Rank: #22.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 South Jones Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
Pembroke Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8910 Deep Branch Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Union Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4271 Union Chapel Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
Old Main Stream
Charter School
200 North Odum Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 734-5025
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 734-5025
Grades: K-4
| 204 students
28372, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11344 Deep Branch Rd
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Grades: 9-11
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28372, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28372, NC include Purnell Swett High School, Pembroke Elementary School and Pembroke Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28372, NC?
5 public schools are located in 28372, NC.
What percentage of students in 28372, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28372, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28372, NC?
28372, NC public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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