For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,185 students in Belmont, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Belmont, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Belmont, NC are South Point High School, Belmont Central Elementary School and Stuart W Cramer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Belmont, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Point High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 South Point Road
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9612
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9612
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: #22.
Belmont Central Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Eagle Road
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9137
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9137
Grades: 2-5
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Stuart W Cramer High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Lakewood Rd
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-5700
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #44.
Belmont Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 South Point Road
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9611
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9611
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
North Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 School Street
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9135
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9135
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Catawba Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ivey Street
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9119
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9119
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dogwood Classical Academy
Charter School
203 N Main St
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 431-1223
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 431-1223
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Ewing Drive
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9116
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9116
Grades: PK-1
| 346 students
Belmont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gaston College-east Campus 722
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belmont, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Belmont, NC include South Point High School, Belmont Central Elementary School and Stuart W Cramer High School.
How many public schools are located in Belmont, NC?
8 public schools are located in Belmont, NC.
What percentage of students in Belmont, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Belmont, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont, NC?
Belmont, NC public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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