For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 474 students in 28694, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in 28694, NC is Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 28694 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28694, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28694, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4083 Us Hwy 221s
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 877-2921
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 877-2921
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
28694, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 68
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28694, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28694, NC include Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28694?
1 public elementary schools are located in 28694.
What is the racial composition of students in 28694?
28694 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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