The most improved public schools in North Carolina are Military And Global Leadership, Citi High School and East Robeson Primary.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 665
1,280
Avg. Improved Rank: 890
Most Improved Public Schools in North Carolina (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Military And Global Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1280
(from 1,736 to 456)
(from 1,736 to 456)
Grades: 9-12
1411 Hawthorne Lane Ste A
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Rank: #22.
Citi High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1262
(from 1,640 to 378)
(from 1,640 to 378)
Grades: 9-13
846 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Rank: #33.
East Robeson Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1238
(from 1,543 to 305)
(from 1,543 to 305)
Grades: PK-3
4840 7th Street Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Rank: #44.
Pinnacle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1141
(from 1,653 to 512)
(from 1,653 to 512)
Grades: PK-5
1204 Painters Gap Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Rank: #55.
North Shelby
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1125
(from 1,503 to 378)
(from 1,503 to 378)
Grades: PK-12
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Rank: #66.
Middle College At Nc A&t
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1108
(from 1,564 to 456)
(from 1,564 to 456)
Grades: 9-12
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 691-0941
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 691-0941
Rank: #77.
Old Dock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1106
(from 1,526 to 420)
(from 1,526 to 420)
Grades: PK-4
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Rank: #88.
Aulander Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1102
(from 2,217 to 1,115)
(from 2,217 to 1,115)
Grades: PK-5
2515 Nc Highway 305 North
Aulander, NC 27805
(252) 345-3211
Aulander, NC 27805
(252) 345-3211
Rank: #99.
Warrenwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1084
(from 2,461 to 1,377)
(from 2,461 to 1,377)
Grades: PK-5
4618 Rosehill Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-6609
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-6609
Rank: #1010.
Edward Best Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1047
(from 1,791 to 744)
(from 1,791 to 744)
Grades: PK-5
4011 Nc 56 Hwy East
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Rank: #1111.
Healthy Start Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1036
(from 1,957 to 921)
(from 1,957 to 921)
Grades: K-8
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Rank: #1212.
Tar River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1030
(from 1,653 to 623)
(from 1,653 to 623)
Grades: PK-5
2642 Philo White Rd
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Rank: #1313.
Allenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1002
(from 2,078 to 1,076)
(from 2,078 to 1,076)
Grades: PK-5
1430 Allenbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Rank: #1414.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +986
(from 1,647 to 661)
(from 1,647 to 661)
Grades: K-5
1127 Greenwood Rd
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
Rank: #1515.
Sallie B Howard School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +937
(from 1,431 to 494)
(from 1,431 to 494)
Grades: K-11
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Rank: #1616.
Ecu Community School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +847
(from 2,445 to 1,598)
(from 2,445 to 1,598)
Grades: K-5
811 Howell St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 737-5600
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 737-5600
Rank: #1717.
Marjorie Williams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +824
(from 1,889 to 1,065)
(from 1,889 to 1,065)
Grades: K-12
129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Rank: #1818.
Crossnore Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +791
(from 1,303 to 512)
(from 1,303 to 512)
Grades: PK-5
1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Rank: #1919.
Quality Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +789
(from 2,144 to 1,355)
(from 2,144 to 1,355)
Grades: K-12
5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-0804
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-0804
Rank: #2020.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +786
(from 2,295 to 1,509)
(from 2,295 to 1,509)
Grades: PK-5
311 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0148
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0148
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
R N Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +783
(from 2,056 to 1,273)
(from 2,056 to 1,273)
Grades: PK-5
1520 Cooper Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3967
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3967
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Sherwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +783
(from 2,193 to 1,410)
(from 2,193 to 1,410)
Grades: PK-5
2115 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Rank: #2323.
Millingport Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +770
(from 1,633 to 863)
(from 1,633 to 863)
Grades: K-5
24198 Nc Hwy 73 W
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Rank: #2424.
Wilson's Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +723
(from 2,179 to 1,456)
(from 2,179 to 1,456)
Grades: PK-5
4654 Wilson's Mills Rd
Wilsons Mills, NC 27593
(919) 934-2978
Wilsons Mills, NC 27593
(919) 934-2978
Rank: #2525.
Corinth-holders Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +722
(from 1,837 to 1,115)
(from 1,837 to 1,115)
Grades: PK-5
3976 Nc 231
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Rank: #2626.
T S Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +718
(from 2,095 to 1,377)
(from 2,095 to 1,377)
Grades: K-5
237 Nc 32 South
Sunbury, NC 27979
(252) 465-4091
Sunbury, NC 27979
(252) 465-4091
Rank: #2727.
Benson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +712
(from 1,889 to 1,177)
(from 1,889 to 1,177)
Grades: PK-4
2040 Hwy 50 N
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4233
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4233
Rank: #2828.
Shelby High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +703
(from 1,566 to 863)
(from 1,566 to 863)
Grades: 9-12
230 E Dixon Boulevard
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8325
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8325
Rank: #2929.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +695
(from 1,439 to 744)
(from 1,439 to 744)
Grades: K-4
1495 Pisgah Hwy
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5023
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5023
Rank: #3030.
Smithfield-selma High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +682
(from 1,828 to 1,146)
(from 1,828 to 1,146)
Grades: 9-12
700 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-5191
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-5191
Rank: #3131.
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +678
(from 1,855 to 1,177)
(from 1,855 to 1,177)
Grades: K-5
4000 Deep River Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 776-2722
Rank: #3232.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +676
(from 1,005 to 329)
(from 1,005 to 329)
Grades: K-12
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Estes Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +668
(from 1,470 to 802)
(from 1,470 to 802)
Grades: K-5
275 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1795
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1795
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
James E Shepard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +668
(from 2,239 to 1,571)
(from 2,239 to 1,571)
Grades: 6-8
2401 Dakota Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3938
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3938
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Cherryville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +665
(from 1,219 to 554)
(from 1,219 to 554)
Grades: PK-3
700 East Academy Street
Cherryville, NC 28021
(704) 836-9115
Cherryville, NC 28021
(704) 836-9115
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