For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 824 students in Ash, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Ash, NC are Waccamaw and Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ash, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Ash have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ash, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 Waccamaw School Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5560
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5560
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Pea Landing Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5910
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5910
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ash, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Ash, NC include Waccamaw and Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ash?
2 public schools are located in Ash.
What is the racial composition of students in Ash?
Ash public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ash are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ash include: Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School vs. Waccamaw, Waccamaw vs. Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School
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