For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,628 students in Bailey, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Bailey, NC are Southern Nash High School and Bailey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bailey, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Bailey have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bailey, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Nash High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6446 Southern Nash High Road
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-8520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6288 Pine Street
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-2892
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-2892
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bailey, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Bailey, NC include Southern Nash High School and Bailey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bailey?
2 public schools are located in Bailey.
What is the racial composition of students in Bailey?
Bailey public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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