For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,308 students in 28327, NC (there are , serving 710 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 28327, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28327, NC are Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School and Crain's Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28327 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28327, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28327, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Farm Life Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 949-2501
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 949-2501
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Rockingham St
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Crain's Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
The Community Learning Center Pinckney
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pinckney Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28327, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28327, NC include Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School and Crain's Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28327?
4 public schools are located in 28327.
What percentage of students in 28327 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 28327 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28327?
28327 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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