Best Elkin Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 446 students in Elkin, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elkin, NC are Elkin High School and Global E-learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkin, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Elkin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Elkin, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkin High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Elkin, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkin High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
334 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Global E-learning Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Elk Spur Street
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elkin, North Carolina

Elkin, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
195 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Gr: 2-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elkin, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elkin, NC include Elkin High School and Global E-learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Elkin?
2 public high schools are located in Elkin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkin?
Elkin public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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