For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 825 students in Ash, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ash, NC are Waccamaw and Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ash, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ash have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ash, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 Waccamaw School Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5560
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5560
Grades: K-8
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Pea Landing Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5910
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5910
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ash, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ash, NC include Waccamaw and Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ash?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ash.
What is the racial composition of students in Ash?
Ash public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ash are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ash include: Waccamaw vs. Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School, Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School vs. Waccamaw
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