For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 947 students in Efland, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Efland, NC are Efland Cheeks Elementary School and Gravelly Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Efland, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Efland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Efland, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Efland Cheeks Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Fuller Rd
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 245-4042
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 245-4042
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Gravelly Hill Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 West Ten Road
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 245-4050
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 245-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Efland, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Efland, NC include Efland Cheeks Elementary School and Gravelly Hill Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Efland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Efland.
What is the racial composition of students in Efland?
Efland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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