For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 615 students in Ellerbe, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellerbe, NC are Mineral Springs Elementary School and Ellerbe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellerbe, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellerbe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ellerbe, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mineral Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1426 Green Lake Rd
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Ellerbe Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Ballard Street
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ellerbe, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellerbe, NC include Mineral Springs Elementary School and Ellerbe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellerbe?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ellerbe.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellerbe?
Ellerbe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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