For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 325 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 average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cove City, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James W Smith Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Koonce Town Road
Cove City, NC 28523
(252) 514-6466
Cove City, NC 28523
(252) 514-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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