For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 290 students in Crossnore, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Crossnore, NC are Crossnore Elementary School and Marjorie Williams Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crossnore, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Crossnore have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crossnore, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossnore Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Marjorie Williams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crossnore, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Crossnore, NC include Crossnore Elementary School and Marjorie Williams Academy.
How many public schools are located in Crossnore?
2 public schools are located in Crossnore.
What is the racial composition of students in Crossnore?
Crossnore public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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