For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 456 students in Bennett, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bennett, NC are Highfalls Elementary School and Bennett School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennett, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bennett have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Bennett, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highfalls Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 Nc Hwy 22
Bennett, NC 27208
(910) 464-3600
Bennett, NC 27208
(910) 464-3600
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Bennett School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Randolph Street
Bennett, NC 27208
(336) 581-3586
Bennett, NC 27208
(336) 581-3586
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bennett, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bennett, NC include Highfalls Elementary School and Bennett School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bennett?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bennett.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett?
Bennett public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Bennett are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bennett include: Highfalls Elementary School vs. Bennett School, Bennett School vs. Highfalls Elementary School
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