Summary:
The 28312 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the overall district performance is average, a few standout schools in this area demonstrate that high academic achievement is possible, even with student populations facing significant economic challenges.
The two top-performing elementary schools in the area are Armstrong Elementary and Eastover-Central Elementary. Both schools consistently rank among the best in the state, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and exceptional test scores that far exceed district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, 79.4% of 3rd graders at Armstrong Elementary were proficient or better in math, compared to just 57% for the Cumberland County Schools district and 64.1% for the state.
In contrast, the middle school, Mac Williams Middle, and the high school, Cape Fear High, have lower test scores and rankings compared to the top-performing elementary schools. This suggests that there may be opportunities to better support student achievement as they transition from elementary to secondary education. Additionally, the district as a whole is ranked 144 out of 242 districts in the state, indicating room for improvement across the system.
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