For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,153 students in 28360, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28360, NC are Magnolia Elementary School and Deep Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28360 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28360, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28360, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10928 Us 301 North
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 671-6070
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 671-6070
Gr: PK-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Deep Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Deep Branch Road
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 738-2514
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 738-2514
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28360, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28360, NC include Magnolia Elementary School and Deep Branch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28360?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28360.
What is the racial composition of students in 28360?
28360 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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