For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,053 students in 28345, NC (there are , serving 245 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28345, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28345, NC are Richmond Early College High School, Fairview Heights Elementary School and Hamlet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28345 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28345, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28345, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1042 W Hamlet Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 410-1922
Gr: 9-13 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Hamilton Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Hamlet Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Mcdonald Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7903
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Monroe Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
804 County Home Rd
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Gr: 9 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
28345, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
804 County Home Road
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Gr: PK-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28345, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28345, NC include Richmond Early College High School, Fairview Heights Elementary School and Hamlet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28345?
5 public schools are located in 28345.
What percentage of students in 28345 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 28345 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28345?
28345 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).