For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 973 students in 28021, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28021, NC are Cherryville Elementary School, W B Beam Intermediate School and John Chavis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28021 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28021, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28021, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherryville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 East Academy Street
Cherryville, NC 28021
(704) 836-9115
Cherryville, NC 28021
(704) 836-9115
Gr: PK-3 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
W B Beam Intermediate School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 East First Street
Cherryville, NC 28021
(704) 836-9114
Cherryville, NC 28021
(704) 836-9114
Gr: 4-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
John Chavis Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 South Chavis Drive
Cherryville, NC 28021
(704) 836-9606
Cherryville, NC 28021
(704) 836-9606
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28021, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28021, NC include Cherryville Elementary School, W B Beam Intermediate School and John Chavis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28021?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28021.
What is the racial composition of students in 28021?
28021 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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