Best 28303 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,594 students in 28303, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28303, NC are Terry Sanford High School, Alger B. Wilkins High School and Westover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28303 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28303, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28303 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alger B. Wilkins High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28303, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terry Sanford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 484-1151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Alger B. Wilkins High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1429 Skibo Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Westover High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
277 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28303, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28303, NC include Terry Sanford High School, Alger B. Wilkins High School and Westover High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28303?
3 public high schools are located in 28303.
What is the racial composition of students in 28303?
28303 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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