For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 254 students in Cordova, NC.
The top ranked public school in Cordova, NC is Cordova Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cordova, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Cordova have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cordova, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cordova Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
194 Church St
Cordova, NC 28330
(910) 997-9839
Cordova, NC 28330
(910) 997-9839
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Cordova, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cordova School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
194 Church St
Cordova, NC 28330
(910) 997-9805
Cordova, NC 28330
(910) 997-9805
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cordova, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Cordova, NC include Cordova Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cordova?
1 public schools are located in Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Cordova?
Cordova public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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