For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,606 students in Battleboro, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Battleboro, NC are Red Oak Middle School, Coker-wimberly Elementary School and M B Hubbard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Battleboro, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Battleboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Battleboro, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3170 Red Oak-battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 462-2000
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 462-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Coker-wimberly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 Nc 97 West
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
M B Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7921 Red Oak Battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 451-8515
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 451-8515
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4371 Battleboro-leggett Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Battleboro, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Battleboro, NC include Red Oak Middle School, Coker-wimberly Elementary School and M B Hubbard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Battleboro?
4 public elementary schools are located in Battleboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Battleboro?
Battleboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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