For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,652 students in 28352, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28352, NC are Scotland Early College High School, Shaw Academy and Scotland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28352 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28352, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28352 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shaw Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28352, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 W. Covington Street
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 410-1945
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 410-1945
Gr: 9-13 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Shaw Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18700 Old Wire Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Scotland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 West Church St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-7370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28352, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28352, NC include Scotland Early College High School, Shaw Academy and Scotland High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28352?
3 public high schools are located in 28352.
What is the racial composition of students in 28352?
28352 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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