For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,611 students in 28621, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 32 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28621, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28621, NC are C B Eller Elementary School, Elkin High School and Elkin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28621 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28621, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28621, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C B Eller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1288 Cb Eller School Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Elkin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
334 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Elkin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Elkin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Global E-learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 West Spring St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3135
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3135
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appalachian State Univ Academy At Elkin
Magnet School
195 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Grades: 2-4
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28621, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28621, NC include C B Eller Elementary School, Elkin High School and Elkin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28621?
6 public schools are located in 28621.
What percentage of students in 28621 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28621 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28621?
28621 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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