For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,213 students in Yadkin County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Yadkin County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Yadkin County, NC are Yadkin Early College, Forbush Elementary School and Forbush High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yadkin County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Yadkin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Yadkin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yadkin Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Grades: 9-13
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Forbush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Bloomtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Forbush High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Falcon Road
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
Grades: 8-12
| 794 students
Rank: #44.
East Bend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 School Street
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
Fall Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Smithtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Boonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 East Main Street
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Grades: PK-12
| 347 students
Rank: #77.
Courtney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Courtney-huntsville Rd
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1120
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #88.
West Yadkin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4432 Old Us 421 Hwy
Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 551-1165
Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 551-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #99.
Forbush Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1431 Falcon Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1135
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1135
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #1010.
Starmount High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2516 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Grades: 8-12
| 562 students
Rank: #1111.
Yadkinville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 North State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1175
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1175
Grades: PK-8
| 535 students
Rank: #1212.
Jonesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cedarbrook Rd
Jonesville, NC 28642
(336) 551-1148
Jonesville, NC 28642
(336) 551-1148
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1313.
Starmount Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Grades: 6-9
| 532 students
Rank: #1414.
Yadkin Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
733 East Main Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Yadkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 School St
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yadkin County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Yadkin County, NC include Yadkin Early College, Forbush Elementary School and Forbush High School.
How many public schools are located in Yadkin County?
14 public schools are located in Yadkin County.
What percentage of students in Yadkin County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Yadkin County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yadkin County?
Yadkin County public schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Yadkin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yadkin County include: Forbush High School vs. Starmount High School, Starmount High School vs. Forbush High School, Boonville Elementary School vs. Jonesville Elementary School
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