For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,562 students in 28621, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 32 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28621, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28621, NC are Elkin High School, C B Eller Elementary School and Elkin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28621 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28621, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28621, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkin High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
334 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
C B Eller Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1288 Cb Eller School Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Elkin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Grades: 7-8
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
Elkin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Grades: PK-6
| 600 students
Rank: n/an/a
202 West Spring St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3135
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3135
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28621, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28621, NC include Elkin High School, C B Eller Elementary School and Elkin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28621, NC?
5 public schools are located in 28621, NC.
What percentage of students in 28621, NC go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28621, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28621, NC?
28621, NC public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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