Best Cove City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 330 students in Cove City, NC.

The top-ranked public school in Cove City, NC is James W Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cove City, NC public school have an score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Cove City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Cove City, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

James W Smith Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Bottom 50%

150 Koonce Town Road
Cove City, NC 28523
(252) 514-6466

Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cove City, NC?

The top-ranked public schools in Cove City, NC include James W Smith Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Cove City?

1 public schools are located in Cove City.

What is the racial composition of students in Cove City?

Cove City public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).