Top North Carolina Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 68% of public preschool students in North Carolina are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in North Carolina is Alderman Road Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in North Carolina (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Alderman Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2860 Alderman Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Ayden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
187 Third Street
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-2121
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
B F Grady Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2627 N Nc 11 & 903
Albertson, NC 28508
(252) 568-3487
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Belville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
575 River Road
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-0601
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Bethesda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2009 S Miami Boulevard
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3904
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Beulaville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
138 Lyman Road
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3171
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Bill Hefner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
7059 Calamar Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 860-7058
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Brogden Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
2253 Old Mt Olive Hwy
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6020
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Carr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
307 S Pine St
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Cliffdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6450 Cliffdale Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-3442
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Contentnea-savannah School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3400 Ferrell Road
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8591
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Don D Steed Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
800 Phillipi Church Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-1125
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
E E Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1361 Rim Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2800
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2970 Legion Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-2312
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
G W Bulluck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Gallberry Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
8019 Byerly Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-1490
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
George C Simkins Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3511 East Lee St
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3070
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Gibson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2020 Walker Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4212
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Guilford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
920 Stage Coach Trail
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5844
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6709 Pence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
5100 Snow White Ln
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6810
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1400 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5870
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Joseph W Grier Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
8330 Grier Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Kenansville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
328 Limestone Rd
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1647
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Kimmel Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4672 Ebert Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6760
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Konnoak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3200 Renon Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4163
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Lake Rim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1455 Hoke Loop Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 867-1133
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
11340 Old Wire Road
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
(910) 462-2111
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Lawrence Orr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4835 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Lillington-shawtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
855 Old Us 421
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3483
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Magnolia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
10928 Us 301 North
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 671-6070
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Manning Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
940 Park Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3500 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Rank: #1 - 691. - 69.
Merry Oaks International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3508 Draper Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6422
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The North Carolina average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 68%% for 2024-25.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in North Carolina?
The best top ranked public preschools in North Carolina include Alderman Road Elementary School, Ayden Elementary School and B F Grady Elementary School.

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